The Hundred cricket tournament is set to start in a few days time with all teams making their final preparations ahead of the explosive competition.
The draft took place back in April with several notable names, such as David Warner, missing out on a spot.
The draft worked with several rounds and crickets put into different wage bands in order to even out the playing field.
The most expensive band was set at £125,000 and teams could pick two players at this level - one of whom would be an England Contracted Test player.
Much like the Indian Premier League and Australian Big Bash League, The Hundred is meant to attract the biggest stars in cricket from all around the world, but availability has made it impossible for many of the most iconic names in the draw to be chosen.
Many international names are in the most expensive draw but have been unable to confirm their attendance for the whole tournament, meaning teams have opted for cheaper and local options.
Nevertheless, The Hundred is set to return with raised excitement after the success it saw last year and will give young, up and coming English cricketers the opportunity to showcase their talent ahead of the next T20 World Cup, which is due to take place this winter in Australia.
However, if dreams were possible, and money was no object, there are definitely players whose names you would want to see in your squad.
Let’s take a look at some of the players who could make up a dream team in the Hundred.
9. Kagiso Rabada
Rabada is a weapon among South Africa’s ranks. He regularly bowls in the 140-150kph range and is a leader of the Proteas bowling attack. He has a T20 bowling average of 25.40 as well as a 30.25 batting average making him a useful bottom order batter if the situation required it. | Getty Images
10. Lasith Malinga
The IPL’s most successful wicket-taker, Lasith Malinga has long been one of Sri Lanka’s best bowlers. His unique style is questioned, but more importantly admired as his searing inswinging yorkers baffled opponents. He has a phenomenal T20 bowling average of 20.79 and has taken 107 wickets in 84 matches in the short format. | Getty Images
11. Lockie Ferguson
New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson became a break-out star at the 2019 World Cup. He regularly hit speeds of 150kph and took 21 wickets at just 19.47. In his 15 T20 matches, he has taken 25 wickets, including a 5/12 and as an average of 15.40. He and Rabada would be a force no one would be able to reckon with if they were given a chance to open up the bowling. | Getty Images