Articles tagged with "The Hundred"

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Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed signed by Indian-owned team in The Hundred, sparks backlash in India

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed is signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction, becoming the first Pakistani player picked by an IPL-linked franchise in the tournament, prompting backlash and criticism from Indian fans.

March 13, 2026

ECB insists Pakistani players will not be frozen out of the Hundred

Players from Pakistan have not featured in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2009 because of tensions between the two neighbors; players will go under the hammer in London on March 11 and 12; former England captain Michael Vaughan among those to call for action from the ECB over rumors.

February 24, 2026

English stars call out Indian-owned cricket franchises over Pakistan boycott row

Four The Hundred teams with ownership links to the Indian Premier League are not considering Pakistan players for the draft scheduled for March 11 and 12.

February 24, 2026