Jordan Cox Secures £300,000 Deal at The Hundred Auction

Jordan Cox Secures £300,000 Deal at The Hundred Auction

Jordan Cox Secures Major Deal

Jordan Cox has landed a £300,000 deal at the men’s Hundred auction held on March 12, 2026, marking a significant investment for Welsh Fire as they look to improve on their last-place finish from the previous season.

Welsh Fire, having spent over half their budget on Cox and fellow player Joe Root, is clearly banking on their performance to turn around the team’s fortunes. Joe Root was sold for £240,000 to Manchester Super Giants, while other notable players included Adil Rashid, who went for £250,000 to Southern Brave, and James Vince, sold for £190,000 to MI London.

The auction, which featured a total of 247 players, saw all eight franchises working within a budget of just over £1 million. Following the auction, Welsh Fire had £487,000 remaining to spend, indicating they may still be looking to bolster their squad further.

Cox, who was last year’s leading scorer, is expected to play a pivotal role in Welsh Fire’s strategy this season. His performance will be closely watched as the team aims to rebound from their disappointing previous campaign.

Other players like Jonny Bairstow and Haris Rauf also attracted attention, with Bairstow fetching £160,000 from London Spirit, while Rauf went unsold at the auction.

The first-ever The Hundred player auction has set the stage for an exciting season ahead, with teams now finalizing their rosters. Observers are keen to see how the new signings, particularly Cox, will impact the competition.

As the season approaches, the focus will be on how effectively Welsh Fire can integrate their new acquisitions and whether they can rise from the bottom of the standings.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional signings or trades that may occur before the season begins.