Playing for Surrey and Oval Invincibles, Ferne’s career was derailed by the injury that kept her out for a full year at the outset. Multiple comebacks fell short as the pain persisted, ultimately leading to this tough call.

Ferne’s prodigious talent was evident early. She made her international bow on the 2013-14 Ashes-winning tour Down Under as the baby of the team. Back home, she dominated with Southern Vipers, lifting the Women’s Super League trophy twice and becoming a domestic powerhouse.

The 2021 Hundred tournament cemented her reputation. For Oval Invincibles, Ferne’s 18-wicket haul was instrumental in their title triumph, earning her accolades as the competition’s leading wicket-taker.

In her retirement statement, Ferne was candid: ‘Wonderful backing and exhaustive recovery attempts couldn’t bridge the gap to elite standards. The mental and physical toll of injuries, plus not meeting my self-imposed benchmarks, seals this decision.’

Looking ahead, Ferne eyes a future in cricket media and broadcasting, determined to remain involved in the sport that shaped her life. Her exit leaves a void, but her achievements ensure she’ll be remembered as a trailblazer.

Oval Invincibles’ victory over Trent Rockets earned them their third The Hundred trophy. The team’s winning streak began in 2023, followed by a successful title defense in 2024. With the upcoming season potentially seeing a name change for Oval Invincibles, this hat-trick of titles is a historic accomplishment. Their dominance, with three championships, highlights their distinction from other teams in The Hundred.

In the final match, despite the pressure, Oval Invincibles chose to bat first against Trent Rockets. Opener Will Jacks delivered a strong performance. Following the opening partnership, 24-year-old Jordan Cox provided solid support to 26-year-old Will Jacks. They disrupted Trent Rockets’ bowlers and emerged as the top scorers for their team.

Will Jacks scored the most runs with 72 runs off 41 balls, with a strike rate of 175.60, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Jordan Cox scored 40 runs off 28 balls with a strike rate of 142.85, hitting 4 fours and 1 six. Their second-wicket partnership added 87 runs. This partnership helped Nita Ambani’s team score 168 runs for 5 wickets in 100 balls.

Nathan Swater played a crucial role for Nita Ambani’s team with the ball. The Trent Rockets, chasing a target of 169 runs, managed to score 142 runs for 8 wickets in 100 balls, losing by 26 runs. Nathan Swater, the English bowler of Australian origin, took 3 wickets for 25 runs in his 20-ball spell. He was the most successful bowler and was named Player of the Match.

Jordan Cox was the standout performer for Oval Invincibles in The Hundred 2025, consistently contributing to the team’s success. Cox’s outstanding performance saw him set seven records, helping Oval Invincibles win the championship and potentially opening doors for him to represent England.

At 24, Jordan Cox was the highest run-scorer in The Hundred 2025. His explosive 40 runs in the final took his total to 367 runs in the tournament. He was the only player to surpass 300 runs in The Hundred 2025.

In addition to being the highest run-scorer, Jordan Cox hit the most sixes, with 22. He also holds the record for the most sixes in a single innings, with 10. Cox also shares the record for the most fifties and the highest individual score of 86, alongside Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, respectively. Cox’s batting average of 61.16 in The Hundred 2025 is the best average recorded in the season.

Winning the title brought a prize of £150,000 to Oval Invincibles. This amount is equivalent to approximately 1.80 crore rupees. Jordan Cox, who scored the most runs in the tournament, received an additional 6 lakh rupees.

Jordan Cox and Sam Curran Unleash a Six-Hitting Spree

In the 23rd match of The Hundred League, Trent Rockets scored 171 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 100 balls. Chasing a target of 172 runs, the Oval Invincibles had a slow start. However, the arrival of Jordan Cox and Sam Curran changed the game, with runs flowing rapidly. These two batsmen added 96 runs in 42 balls, bringing the team closer to victory. Ultimately, Cox and Donovan Ferreira (14) scored quickly, securing a 6-wicket win for the team with 11 balls remaining.

Jordan Cox, the 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, remained unbeaten with 58 runs off 32 balls, including 4 sixes and 5 fours. Sam Curran played a blistering innings of 54 runs off just 24 balls, featuring 6 sixes and 2 fours. For Trent Rockets, Rehan Ahmed took the most wickets with two. David Willey and Ben Sanderson each claimed a wicket. Earlier, Trent Rockets had a strong start against Oval Invincibles.

Trent Rockets’ Strong Start

Batting first against the Oval Invincibles, Trent Rockets got off to a fast start. Tom Banton (9) and Joe Root added 55 runs in just 28 balls for the first wicket. After Banton’s dismissal, Root continued the innings with Rehan Ahmed (28), taking the team’s score past 100. Subsequently, the team’s innings faltered, but Joe Root continued to score rapidly from one end. He scored 76 runs off 41 balls, hitting 11 fours and 1 six.

In the end, George Linde’s quickfire 25 runs off 8 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes, helped Trent Rockets reach a score of 171 runs for 7 wickets in 100 balls. For Oval Invincibles, Rashid Khan and Tom Curran took two wickets each. Jason Behrendorff and Nathan Sowter each took a wicket.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 5, during the start of The Hundred 2025 (Men’s). The first match was played between London Spirit and the previous champions, Oval Invincibles. As the fox dashed across the field, spectators were amused. The animal’s presence caused a delay of about a minute, interrupting the play. London Spirit’s fast bowler, Daniel Worrall, was in the middle of his bowling run-up when the fox appeared.

Commentators Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan couldn’t contain their laughter at the sight. Sky Sports Cricket shared a video of the fox on the field, which quickly went viral. After circling the ground, the fox exited, and the match continued.

In the match, London Spirit batted first, scoring only 80 runs for all wickets in 94 balls. Oval Invincibles’ spinners Rashid Khan and all-rounder Sam Curran delivered exceptional performances, dismantling the London Spirit batting lineup, which included star batsmen such as David Warner, Kane Williamson, and Ashton Turner. Rashid and Sam Curran each took three wickets, while Jordan Clark secured two wickets. Chasing the target, Oval Invincibles won the match, scoring the required runs for the loss of four wickets in 69 balls. Rashid Khan was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.