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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Duckett averaged 20.2 in Ashes but thrives at Trent Bridge
- 2🏆 Trent Rockets land dynamic openers Dunkley & Duckett
- 3💡 Full-circle move for Duckett, Notts man since 2018
- 4🔮 Hundred 2026 starts July with IPL-style investor push
"England openers Phil Salt signs for Welsh Fire as their captain for the 2026 Hundred season, while Ben Duckett and Sophia Dunkley join Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix add seamer Lauren Filer."
Ben Duckett and Sophia Dunkley have linked up with Trent Rockets for the 2026 Hundred season, injecting firepower into the Trent Bridge outfit. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix have snapped up fiery seamer Lauren Filer to bolster their attack.
Duckett, the 31-year-old left-hander, heads to Trent Rockets from Birmingham Phoenix after a tough Ashes down under where he averaged just 20.2. But don't let that fool you—this guy's a proven all-format opener who's made Trent Bridge his backyard since joining Nottinghamshire in 2018. It's a homecoming that feels destined for the lad who's been smashing it in county colours.
Duckett's Trent Bridge Love Affair
"Trent Bridge is already my home in so many different ways, so signing for the Rockets feels like a full circle moment, and I'm absolutely delighted," beamed Duckett. "Without doubt, it's my favourite ground to play at in England, and I can't wait to play for the Rockets in front of the best fans."
Dunkley brings her explosive opening game to the same side, promising a dynamic duo at the top. Filer, with her raw pace, gives Phoenix the edge in a league that's heating up with new ownership and big investments. Indian fans eyeing the Hundred will love these moves—could we see more Desi stars crossing over soon? Rockets fans, get ready for fireworks at Trent Bridge come July 2026.
