The Pakistani spinner was signed for the Hundred

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

Abrar signing by Sunrisers Leeds ends The Hundred India-Pakistan concern  Qatar Tribune

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Auction 2026, sparking backlash online due to the franchise’s IPL links. Usman Tariq also secured a deal with Birmingham Phoenix. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf went unsold and Shaheen Afridi withdrew. The ECB reiterated selections are based on "performance, availability, and the needs of each team." The tournament begins July 21.

Leg-spinner signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 James Coles is most expensive player sold on day of auction Abrar Ahmed has become the first Pakistani player to be signed by one of the four…

England skipper Harry Brook stated it would be 'a shame' if Pakistan players were excluded from The Hundred, also confirming he will not captain Sunrisers Leeds this year.

India great Sunil Gavaskar claims Sunrisers Leeds' signing of Pakistan player Abrar Ahmed for England's The Hundred tournament will “indirectly contribute to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians.” The organizer of the The Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board, was warned last month that the four Indian-owned franchises would freeze out Pakistan players at the auction last week, similar to a ban in place in India since 2009.

Former captain Faf du Plessis believes Sunrisers Hyderabad must leverage their formidable batting to succeed in IPL 2026, citing a lack of consistent wicket-taking bowlers.

The BCCI has no say in Sunrisers signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred. This is an overseas league. The franchise faces social media criticism. Owner Kavya Maran is targeted.

The Sunrisers secured Ahmed for GBP 190,000 (approximately ₹2.34 crore) after a bidding war with the Trent Rockets

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England cricketer Steven Finn are encouraged by the Sunrisers Leeds' signing of spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction, after concerns that…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the initial schedule for IPL 2026. The tournament's first phase will run from March 28 to April 12.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has unveiled their vibrant orange jersey for the 2026 IPL season, showcasing it via a social media post.

England skipper Harry Brook says it would be "a shame" if Pakistan players were excluded from playing in The Hundred, and confirms he will not captain Sunrisers Leeds this year.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed “indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians”.

Kavya Maran is part of a prominent Indian business family and has been closely associated with the Sunrisers teams for several years

The Pakistan mystery spinner was picked during the Hundred auction

Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men’s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.

IPL 2026 kicks off March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in a Bengaluru opener.