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The Hundred Auction 2026 LIVE: Full List of Players Bought
Abrar Ahmed became the first Pakistan player signed by an Indian-owned Hundred team, bought by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 amid concerns of a 'shadow-ban' on Pakistani players.
- On March 12, 2026, Sunrisers Leeds bought Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 at the men's Hundred auction in London, making him the first Pakistan player signed by an Indian-owned team.
- Reports of a 'shadow-ban' prompted scrutiny of Thursday’s bids, despite eight franchises pledging selection on performance; Sun TV completed last year’s Northern Superchargers takeover and IPL-linked investors bought stakes in three other teams.
- Abrar Ahmed was the second Pakistan player sold this morning after Usman Tariq's �140,000 move to Birmingham Phoenix, with Sunrisers beating Trent Rockets shortly before lunch.
- Data from the morning shows big paydays reshaping team hierarchies, with James Coles fetching �390,000 and pre-signed stars Harry Brook, Phil Salt, and Jofra Archer remaining top earners.
- No active Pakistan internationals have played in the Indian Premier League since 2008, while stakes in three other Hundred teams were sold to investors who own IPL franchises as the March 2026 IPL schedule approaches.
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The Hundred Auction 2026 LIVE: Full List of Players Bought
The 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup was awarded to India, but there is much more cricket to enjoy than just T20.Test and ODI matches are everywhere, and the Indian Premier League is going to be underway in short order at the end of March 2026. But have you heard of The Hundred?March 12th, 2026, is Day 2 of The Hundred Auction for the men’s squad. But what is The Hundred? And which teams were auctioned to whom? We have all the details for you here.Wha…
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