West Indies middle-order batsman Sherfane Rutherford has been snapped up by MI London in the inaugural auction for The Hundred, set to take place across England this summer.
The 27-year-old left-hander, coming off an impressive T20 World Cup campaign in India, received an opening bid of £100,000, confirming his status as one of the game’s in-form players in the shorter formats.
Reuniting with Pooran
Rutherford will be joining fellow West Indies international Nicholas Pooran, who was acquired by MI London for £175,000, ensuring Caribbean firepower in the middle order for the franchise.
The Hundred season is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 16, providing Rutherford with an opportunity to showcase his talents in one of cricket’s most innovative and high-profile tournaments.
Rutherford’s stock has risen sharply following his standout performances at the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where he scored 183 runs in seven innings, boasting an extraordinary average of 61.
The tournament further cemented Rutherford’s reputation as a T20 powerhouse, building on his impressive form since the start of the year. Across 16 innings, he has maintained a striking average of 63 with a strike rate of 169, highlighting his explosive potential in the game’s shortest format.
IPL duties await
Rutherford is also slated to feature for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming Indian Premier League, which begins later this month. His dual commitments in India and England underscore his rising prominence in global T20 cricket and his growing marketability on the international stage.
With Rutherford and Pooran now set to combine for MI London, fans can expect Caribbean flair, power hitting, and big-match temperament to feature prominently this summer.
For Rutherford, the Hundred represents both a financial windfall and another platform to consolidate his status as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic limited-overs batsmen.
