Teams across The Hundred Women’s Competition on Thursday confirmed a number of new overseas signings. The new 100-ball competition, which starts with a standalone women’s fixture at the Kia Oval on July 21, will now feature five Indian superstars: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma.

Cricket: From Smriti Mandhana to Shafali Verma - The Hundred confirms signings of Indian superstars

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could offer Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises a stake in The Hundred teams and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) a share of Asian television rights in a bid to lure India's marquee players such as Virat Kohli into the new 100-ball format tournament.

ECB ready to offer IPL franchises stakes in The Hundred teams to lure Indian cricketers

With the election fever gripping the International Cricket Council (ICC), it was announced by the global cricket body that current president Shashank Manohar is not seeking re-election.

BCCI may allow Indian cricketers to participate in ECB's 'The Hundred': Report