David Miller joins Northern Superchargers as Australian trio return to women’s team

• David Miller joins Northern Superchargers as first Direct Signing, Harry Brook and Adil Rashid retained
• Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham and Kate Cross all retained by Lisa Keightley’s women’s team
• England players retained across The Hundred include Jos Buttler, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Joe Root, Jofra Archer and Sophie Ecclestone
• Ellyse Perry, Tim Southee, Hayley Matthews and Beth Mooney some of the overseas players to return to The Hundred
• For more information, and to sign up for priority ticket access visit thehundred.com.

South African superstar David Miller has become Northern Superchargers first Direct Signing in The Hundred, signing up on Deadline Day as the men’s and women’s teams begin to form their squad.

Miller joins the likes of Harry Brook and Adil Rashid in Andrew Flintoff’s men’s squad, while Northern Superchargers women’s team have secured the return of Australian trio Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Wareham.

Across The Hundred, twelve 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 12 March.

The Hundred returns for its fifth year at Headingley on 7 August, with the double-header visit of Welsh Fire.

David Miller said, “I’m thrilled to join Northern Superchargers this summer. The Hundred seems like an amazing competition, and I’ve always enjoyed playing in England. I know they’ve put a lot of effort into engaging kids and families, so I’m sure the atmosphere at Headingley will be fantastic. I’m really looking forward to playing there, being part of such a great event, and getting the season underway with the team.”

England international, Bess Heath said, “I’m excited to be retained by Northern Superchargers for another season. The Hundred is an incredible competition, with such an electric atmosphere that really brings the best out of players. I’m really looking forward to returning to Headingley in August, playing in front of our passionate fans, and being part of what promises to be another thrilling season.”

Northern Superchargers Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Bess Heath, Linsey Smith, Hollie Armitage, Alice Davidson-Richards, Grace Ballinger, Davina Perrin

Northern Superchargers Men: Harry Brook, Adil Rashid, David Miller, Mitchell Santner, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts, Ben Dwarshuis, Graham Clark, Pat Brown, Tom Lawes

From today, supporters who are members at Counties or fans who have bought tickets from The Hundred in three seasons or more are able to buy match tickets.

An exclusive window open will be open to fans who have previously bought tickets to The Hundred from 4-18 March.

All other fans who would like to access priority tickets can enter the priority sale window from 1-15 April by signing up in advance at thehundred.com.

The general sale period for the fifth year of The Hundred begins from 17 April. Tickets continue to be great value, with prices set at £5 for juniors aged 3-15 (free for under 3s) and adults starting from £12.