Durham are “100% dedicated” to internet hosting a Hundred workforce sooner or later, says chief govt Tim Bostock.
An expanded 10-team match has been mentioned as an possibility for the controversial competitors’s future.
Durham are affiliated to Northern Superchargers, together with Yorkshire, however they play at Headingley, about 90 miles from Chester-le-Road.
“The north of the nation can’t be ignored and we’ve a world floor able to go,” Bostock mentioned.
He advised PA Media: “The amenities and infrastructure are in place. We pitched for it initially and I feel we have been shut.
“We do not have a divine proper – that may be complacent – however we’re very assured we might be capable of mobilise in a short time.
“We’re 100% dedicated to bringing a franchise right here to the north-east.”
The 100-ball competitors has proved divisive because it began in 2021, with critics claiming it marginalises the 18 counties.
The Hundred consists of eight groups – the Superchargers, Manchester Originals, Trent Rockets, Birmingham Phoenix, Welsh Fireplace, London Spirit, Oval Invincibles and Southern Courageous.
Yorkshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Glamorgan, Middlesex, Surrey and Hampshire are the host counties, with their neighbours affiliated.
There have been discussions about The Hundred’s future geared toward eradicating divisions within the sport. Another choice is a match made up of 18 counties with promotion and relegation.
Personal funding has additionally been thought-about. There have been reviews of a £400m provide to purchase a 75% stake in 2022.
“That is the silver bullet game-changer for the sport,” Bostock mentioned.
“Regardless of all of the criticism, I am but to see one other product three years on from begin up that’s considered value £750m.
“We’re very assured we might appeal to so much curiosity.”
Any adjustments to The Hundred should be permitted by no less than 12 counties and wouldn’t be launched till 2025 on the earliest.
The England and Wales Cricket Board’s broadcast take care of Sky expires in 2028, whereas the settlement to indicate matches free-to-air on the BBC ends after the 2024 season.