Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says the club are “100 per cent committed” to bringing a Hundred team to the north east and would be ready to take part in an expanded tournament as soon as 2025.

Consultations over the future direction of the competition, which has divided opinion since its launch three years ago, are ongoing and a decision on proposals for new, external investment is expected in the coming months.

The likeliest outcome would see the sale of stakes in the eight existing sides and there is also support for expanding the field to 10 teams.

Durham are eager to bring T...