IPL-linked teams 'not considering Pakistan players'
Summary
Pakistan cricketers are not being considered for drafts by Indian-owned teams in cricket's The Hundred tournament. This is due to diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, which have kept Pakistan players out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2009. The England and Wales Cricket Board expects all teams in The Hundred to follow non-discrimination policies.Key Facts
- Pakistani players are not being considered by Indian-owned teams in The Hundred auction.
- Since 2009, Pakistani players have not participated in the IPL due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
- Four teams in The Hundred are partially owned by companies that also own IPL teams.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board has non-discrimination policies in place.
- Almost 1,000 cricketers from 18 countries have registered for The Hundred auction.
- Pakistani players like Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim were part of The Hundred last season.
- Pakistan's men's team is ranked sixth in the ICC T20 world rankings.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board has allowed its players to play in other international leagues like Australia's Big Bash League.
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