The Welsh players competing in The Hundred in 2026

The Welsh players competing in The Hundred in 2026Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Welsh Fire are one of only three teams not to win a title in The HundredByIoan GriffithsAtBBC Sport WalesPublished12 minutes agoCommentsAs Welsh cricket continues to build momentum, a record amount of homegrown talent will fly the flag for their country in this year's Hundred.Six players are set to take part in the sixth edition of the divisive 100-ball competition - Wales' biggest contribution yet.Three of these will take the field for home franchise Welsh Fire, as they search for their maiden title under the ownership of tech billionaire Sanjay Govil.Two will look to make an impact in the purple and black of London Spirit - while the other will represent Nottingham's Trent Rockets.BBC Sport Wales takes a closer look at the home interest.Ben Kellaway - Welsh FireImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben Kellaway was named Player of the Match on his Hundred debut with Welsh Fire last seasonAfter impressing on his debut season, Newport-born Kellaway has been selected to represent Welsh Fire again this year. Alongside fellow youngsters such as Tom Norton, he has helped propel Glamorgan forwards in what has been their first season back in the Championship since 2005."Having a little opportunity last year was awesome to get stuck in, it's a very similar format to T20 but it takes a bit of getting used to," said Kellaway."The standard of cricketers that play in it are world class so you raise your game a little bit again."As you go up those levels you've got no choice but to get stuck in and express yourself and hopefully you can come out with some good performances and some success."Alongside fellow Glamorgan team-mate and England Lions team-mate Asa Tribe, Kellaway will be sharing a dressing room some of the biggest names in cricket.They include former World cup winners and England internationals Joe Root and Chris Woakes and w...