Players warned not to sign IPL-style Hundred deals in standoff with owners

Fears over direct-signings’ 12-month release clausePCA is contesting the plan of the franchise ownersThe Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) has advised players not to sign Hundred contracts for next season amid a dispute with the new franchise owners over their terms.In a supplementary process to the new IPL-style auction that will take place next year, Hundred teams are permitted to make four direct signings, including one from their existing squad and three others, either o