Greater than £500m was raised when stakes within the eight Hundred franchises have been offered final yr – cash that has been unfold throughout the skilled and home sport.
Some counties have used the funds to clear money owed or spend money on infrastructure.
However to maximise the match’s attraction, a window in July and August has been cleared of worldwide cricket in order that England’s gamers can be found for his or her franchises.
England are not capable of pull their gamers out of The Hundred to organize for worldwide matches and bowler Josh Tongue described the turnaround as “loopy scheduling”.
“We have been criticised that The Hundred completed and two days later we have been enjoying a Take a look at match at Headingley,” Thompson mentioned.
“Think about if that turns into someday – that may’t occur.”
The Hundred has additionally added to the congested home calendar which incorporates the County Championship, the T20 Blast and the One-Day Cup, which is now performed beneath the Hundred, typically as a second-team competitors.
“We’re having to crowbar a lot cricket in,” Thompson mentioned.
“There are solely 4 international locations on the earth which have managed to create a window that may just about assure the monetary success of their sport – us, South Africa, India, Australia.”
Thompson additionally described the continued questions across the professionalism of England’s males’s group as “enormously” disappointing.
Bowler Brydon Carse was neglected England’s for the second Take a look at in opposition to Pakistan after being briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly whereas on responsibility with Durham.
He was de-arrested however investigations by the police and Cricket Regulator stay ongoing. Photographs on social media confirmed Carse in handcuffs and surrounded by law enforcement officials.
“Whenever you play to your nation you might be judged by far larger requirements,” Thompson mentioned.
“What comes with carrying these three lions comes with respect, duty and delight.
“Except you reside and breathe these qualities there’s a downside.
“Each participant has to grasp the duty that comes with enjoying for England.”
