The Hundred: Will PAK allow Abrar to earn PKR 7 crore during bilateral commitments?

Abrar Ahmed, the Pakistan spinner, was bought by Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise controlled by the owners of IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000 (around PKR 7 crore) on Thursday during The Hundred.

14 Mar, 09:11 — 14 Mar, 14:41

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This story highlights the potential conflict between lucrative T20 franchise leagues and national team commitments for cricketers. Players like Abrar Ahmed face difficult choices between earning significant amounts of money in leagues like The Hundred and fulfilling their obligations to their national boards.

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The Hundred auction: Will Pakistan allow Abrar Ahmad to earn PKR 7 crore during bilateral commitment?

Abrar Ahmed, the Pakistan spinner, was bought by Sunrisers Leeds, a franchise controlled by the owners of IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000 (around PKR 7 crore) on Thursday during The Hundred. However, the mystery spinner may not receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC), as the Pakistan national cricket team is scheduled to tour West Indies for a two-match Test series during that period.

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