New Headline: Batteau's Daring Streak Pays Off as He Scores a Grand Slam Against Wales' Lightning Team

Asa Tribe scored a century for England Lions against Australia A in December [Getty Images] Jersey-born batsman Asa Tribe is set to make his first ever appearance in The Hundred this summer after signing for Welsh Fire for £70,000 during Thursday's live auction. The 21-year-old Glamorgan opener played in all formats for his county side last season, scoring a stunning maiden County Championship double hundred in September against Northamptonshire, as they were promoted to Division One. That knock came during a run of four centuries in six games for the Welsh side and Jersey in the ICC Challenge League.

Despite playing internationally for Jersey, Tribe can also be picked for England, who are full members of the International Cricket Council. And Tribe's batting was a rare highlight for England Lions in their disappointing tour of Australia in the winter. He top-scored with an unbeaten 129 as the Lions went down to an innings defeat in an unofficial Test at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Listed as one of five young men's players to watch by the BBC before the auction, Tribe will play at Sophia Gardens in both county and franchise cricket this year. The highly-rated youngster entered the draft at the base level salary of £31,000. Rival bids between Welsh Fire and London Spirit forced Tribe's value to rise to £70,000 before the gavel fell in Fire's favour.

He will play alongside England legend Joe Root, Phil Salt, Jordan Cox and Chris Woakes - as well as international stars Marco Jansen and Rachin Ravindra - for the side that finished bottom of last year's standings. Tribe will be available to make his debut when Welsh Fire begin their campaign with a trip to Southern Brave on Wednesday, 22 July. The Hundred 2026 - men's and women's squads after auction Tribe closer to England ambition after Lions call-up England Lions batter Tribe signs Glamorgan deal