Oval Invincibles announce ‘direct signings – Rashid Khan and Meg Lanning two high-profile additions
Khan joins the likes of Gus Atkinson and Sam Billings in the reigning champion’s men’s squad.
Lanning has signed alongside Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey and Lauren Winfield-Hill.
Across The Hundred, 12 direct signings have been confirmed on deadline day, with the eight teams finalising their retentions and forming their squads ahead of The Hundred Draft on March 12.
The Hundred returns for its fifth year at the Kia Oval on August 9, with the double-header visit of Manchester Originals.
Khan said: “I am really excited to be joining Oval Invincibles and calling the Kia Oval my home this August.
“It’s great to be joining the back-to-back champions. Hopefully I can contribute to more success this season. I would also like to say a big thank you to Trent Rockets for the three seasons I spent at Trent Bridge.”
Winfield-Hill said: “I’m stoked to be returning to the Invincibles this summer. I have a huge amount of love for all the players and staff and there is no better place to play than in front of a packed house at the Kia Oval.”
Oval Invincibles women’s squad: Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Meg Lanning, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tash Farrant, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Sophia Smale, Jo Gardner and Rachel Slater.
Oval Invincibles men’s squad: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Tom Curran, Jordan Cox, Rashid Khan, Saqib Mahmood, Sam Billings, Gus Atkinson, Nathan Sowter, Donovan Ferreira and Tawanda Muyeye.
Supporters who are members at counties or fans who have bought tickets for The Hundred in three seasons or able to buy match tickets.
An exclusive window will be open to fans who have previously bought tickets to The Hundred from March 4-8.
All other fans who would like to access priority tickets can enter the priority sale window from April 1-15 by signing up in advance at thehundred.com.
The general sale period for the fifth year of The Hundred begins from April 17. Ticket prices are set at £5 for juniors aged 3-15 (free for under-3s) and adults starting from £12.
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