England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt is captaining Welsh Fire in The Hundred, which begins this week. Multiple reports describe Salt’s route to the role as circuitous, with his recent time based in Barbados part of the journey back to England and to the Welsh Fire captaincy. The coverage focuses on how Salt’s path has led to him taking the leadership position for the tournament. The Hundred features franchise cricket teams and is set to start this week, with Welsh Fire among the participating sides. While the reports emphasize the timeline and the fact that Salt has been appointed captain, they provide limited detail on the specific matches or circumstances during his time in Barbados. Overall, the sources agree that Salt’s return from Barbados precedes his appointment and that he will lead Welsh Fire during the tournament.