DURHAM all-rounder Ben Raine has told of his delight after being named as first pick in the innaugural Vitality Wildcard Draft for The Hundred.
Raine was selected by the Northern Superchargers in what was his last chance saloon for the opportunity to play in this summer’s 100-ball competition, “There were a few nerves flying around leading up to this because I think every cricketer in the country wanted to be in The Hundred,” Raine said.
“I thought I’d had a decent Vitality Blast with the ball so I was hopeful of getting a spot.
“Looking through...
