BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla stated that the board cannot intervene in the matter, as it involves a foreign league outside their domain like the IPL. He emphasized, "It is not in our domain (IPL), they have done it for some foreign league. They will have to take a call; we cannot do anything."
Auction Details
Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise group, bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 (about Rs 2.34 crore) in the inaugural men's Hundred auction on March 12, 2026, in London. This marks the first time an Indian-owned team signed a Pakistani player for the tournament, sparking social media backlash against SRH co-owner Kavya Maran due to Abrar's past controversial remarks.
What's Next
The Hundred men's competition starts in late July 2026, with Sunrisers Leeds scheduled for early matches like against Southern Brave on July 25 in Leeds. Recent reports suggest Abrar might miss the tournament amid the controversy, though no official confirmation exists yet; the franchise has not responded publicly. Potential fan backlash could affect SRH's IPL standing, but BCCI has no direct involvement.
