New Delhi: Sunrisers Leads has come into controversy without ownership Pakistani leg spinner Abrar Ahmed in the vendition of England's T20 league 'The Hundred'. The franchise included the 27-year-old spinner in its team for 2 lakh 55 thousand US dollars. Without this the team had to squatter severe criticism on social media. Especially considering this franchise is considered to be related to an Indian merchantry family and its owner is Kavya Maran.
Does Abrar wilt the first Pakistani player to join an Indian franchise?
During the auction, Sunrisers Leeds bid on Abrar Ahmed and included him in their team. With this decision, he became the first Pakistani player to be signed by an Indian franchise in the league. For this reason, this matter became rapidly discussed on social media and many users raised questions on the visualization of the franchise.
Were Sunrisers Leeds' social media finance suspended?
Amid the controversy, the franchise's X (formerly Twitter) worth has moreover been suspended. On opening the account, a message of suspension is visible. However, it is not yet well-spoken as to why the worth was closed. Neither from X nor from the franchise has any official statement come on this.
SUNRISERS LEADS ACCOUNT SUSPENDED.
- The official X worth of Sunrisers Leeds was suspended without facing heavy outrage from Indian fans for ownership Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction. pic.twitter.com/7b7xw1wVnA
— Sam (@Cricsam01) March 13, 2026What did the team management say well-nigh ownership Abrar?
Team throne mentor Daniel Vettori has secure the inclusion of Abrar Ahmed in the team. He says that Abrar has many bowling variations and England's domestic batsmen have not played him much. According to Vettori, the team was making a strategy keeping in mind every misogynist player in the vendition and when the option of Abrar came up, he was given priority.
How is Abrar Ahmed's international record?
27-year-old Abrar Ahmed, who plays for Pakistan, has so far taken 52 wickets in 38 T20 international matches. During this period his economy has been virtually 6.67%. In total, he has taken 109 wickets in 84 matches in T20 cricket, due to which he is considered an constructive spinner in limited overs cricket.
What was the position of Pakistani players in The Hundred auction?
This time, 13 players from Pakistan had given their names in the vendition of The Hundred, but only two of them were bid on. Apart from Abrar Ahmed, mystery spinner Usman Tariq was bought by Birmingham Phoenix. The thing to note is that that franchise is not considered to have any uncontrived connection with the Indian teams. Whereas fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had withdrawn his name plane surpassing the auction.
