Jordan Cox Secures £300,000 Deal at The Hundred Auction
Jordan Cox has made headlines by securing a £300,000 deal at The Hundred auction, a significant investment by Welsh Fire. The auction, held on March 12, 2026, saw Welsh Fire spend over half their budget on Cox and fellow player Joe Root, who was sold for £240,000 to Manchester Super Giants.
In addition to Cox’s impressive deal, Adil Rashid was sold for £250,000 to Southern Brave, while James Vince and Jonny Bairstow fetched £190,000 and £160,000, respectively. The auction featured a total of 247 players, with all eight franchises having just over £1 million to spend.
Welsh Fire, who finished at the bottom of the standings last year, clearly aimed to bolster their squad with the acquisition of Cox, who was last year’s leading scorer. After the auction, they had £487,000 left to spend, indicating a strategic approach to rebuilding their team.
The first-ever The Hundred player auction marks a significant moment in cricket, showcasing the growing financial stakes in the sport. The substantial deals reflect the increasing competition among franchises to secure top talent.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding how the remaining budget for Welsh Fire will be utilized, but observers are keen to see how the team will shape up for the upcoming season. The focus will be on whether Cox can replicate his previous performance and help elevate Welsh Fire’s standings in the league.
