US Edition
Pakistan spinner Abrar signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction
- On March 12, leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for 190,000 pounds in the men's auction for The Hundred.
- In February, the BBC reported that several franchises including Sunrisers Leeds would not consider Pakistani players, but the England and Wales Cricket Board and the eight franchises said selection depends on 'cricketing performance, availability, and the needs of each team'.
- Entering at a 75,000-pound base, Kavya Maran raised bids for Abrar, crossing 100,000 soon before a 150k discussion led Trent Rockets to exit.
- Sunrisers' win ran counter to reports that teams bought by IPL franchise owners would avoid Pakistani players, while no Pakistani women players found takers in the women's auction.
- The Hundred will be held from July 21 to August 16 and features 34 men's and 34 women's matches after private investment last year acquired four franchises by IPL owners.
31 Articles
31 Articles
Sunriser Leeds` official X account suspended after buying Pakistani Abrar Ahmed
Sunriser Leeds` official X account was suspended hours after buying Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed at the Hundred auction. Fans were left disappointed at the purchase by the Indian-owned side, given the tension between the two countires
Sunrisers Leeds X account suspended after backlash over Abrar Ahmed Hundred signing
Hours after making the signing of Abrar Ahmed during the Hundred auction, Sunrisers Leeds' X account was suspended on Thursday, March 12. The Leeds team is fully owned by the Sun Group, who are the owners of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
Sunrisers sign Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred
The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight franchises had previously stated that players would not be excluded based on nationality,.Abrar Ahmed, The Hundred, Sunrisers Leeds, Pakistan cricket, cricket auction, men's auction, UK cricket, T20 cricket, leg spinner, Abrar Ahmed, Sunrisers Leeds, The Hundred, men's auction, Pakistan cricketers, Indian teams, UK cricket, England and Wales Cricket Board, T20 cricket, Trent Rockets, Usman Tariq,…
Abrar Ahmed Shatters Boundaries as Sunrisers Leeds Acquire Him
Abrar Ahmed Shatters Boundaries as Sunrisers Leeds Acquire Him Abrar Ahmed has made history by becoming the first Pakistani player to be signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the Hundred cricket tournament. The mystery spinner was acquired by Sunrisers Leeds for GBP 190,000 after a competitive bidding war with Trent Rockets. This acquisition challenges the longstanding reluctance of IPL owners to engage Pakistani players, a sentiment stemming f…
Abrar Ahmed becomes first Pakistan player to be picked by IPL-based franchise in The Hundred
The Hundred auction saw several star players being sold to different franchises, but none managed to grab as many headlines as Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed. It is worth noting that Abrar was bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction. The moment caught headlines, as it had been reported that the Indian-owned franchises would not go after Pakistan players due to the ongoing political tensions between the two countries. However, despite hav…
'Disgrace': SRH Owners Face Backlash Over Rs 2.34 Crore Bid For Pak Star
Sunrisers Leeds, owned by Chennai-based media conglomerate Sun Group, on Thursday bought mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed during the Hundred player auction, making him the first Pakistan player to be...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
