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Ben Raine: He went for how much! How players react to being picked, or not picked, for The Hundred

Ben Raine lifts the lid on the emotional rollercoaster of The Hundred draft, explaining what it feels like to be picked, overlooked and finally rewarded with a coveted wildcard call-up.
Ben Raine’s performances for Durham earned him a wildcard pick by Trent Rockets

I have never been bought in a Hundred auction or draft. Every year has been a repeat of the same sense of hope and then silence. Back to praying for a wildcard.
The Hundred splits opinion across the country, some fans love it, some hate it.
Most sit on the fence and enjoy watching their favourite players don a brightly coloured outfit and smash the ball to all parts, regardless of what team they represent.
But have you ever wondered what the players think about it? Have you wondered what it feels like to go through the draft or auction process? The highs of a hefty pay day versus the disappoi...

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