Tim David, one of the most sought-after players in the T20 format, has been acquired by the Trent Rockets for The Hundred 2026. This was a decision made just a few days before the deadline for each franchise to announce the players they are keeping and the new ones they are signing for the upcoming season.
The Australian player has been part of the tournament for three seasons mainly with the Southern Brave. However, the 29-year-old has not participated in the last two seasons and will return through a different franchise in 2026.
Among the franchise leagues, The Hundred is one where RCB batter Tim David would like to establish a strong presence. To date, David has played 17 matches in three seasons and has scored a maximum of 196 runs at an average of less than 20. Still, he has a strike rate of 170.43, which is good news for the Trent Rockets.
Why the RCB Star Will Be a Superb Addition
Tim David is going to be a great asset for the Trent Rockets on the eve of the next season of The Hundred. Although they were the runners-up in the 2025 season, the only batter that kept the opposition guessing in the dying overs was Marcus Stoinis.
Tim David in the midst already means more than just one batter with power and the team having arsenal capable of rivaling the best throughout the year. David with his whopping 162.45 strike-rate in T20s, he
The 29-year-old player has been assigned the No.4 position for Australia in the shortest format lately. And he has already cemented this place with his 219 runs in nine innings at a strike-rate of 172.44. His extreme power has become a widely discussed topic and Trent Rockets would definitely want him on their team.