# The Hundred feels as fake as Ted Lasso, and we must admit it

A cricket coach argues that The Hundred, a domestic competition, lacks genuine significance and feels like a scripted entertainment product. The piece urges honesty about the tournament's authenticity and its place in the sport.

**Importance:** 2/5

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/22/the-hundred-cricket-ted-lasso-old-trafford-manchester-super-giantss) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:03:31 GMT