Summary
Harry Brook, England's limited-overs cricket captain, mentioned it would be unfortunate if Pakistan players are excluded from The Hundred competition. Sources suggest Pakistan players are not being considered by four teams connected to Indian Premier League (IPL) owners. This follows a pattern where Pakistan players have seen limited participation in IPL-related global cricket events.
Key Facts
- Pakistan players may not be picked by four IPL-linked teams in The Hundred cricket competition.
- Harry Brook, an England cricket player, expressed disappointment over this exclusion.
- The Hundred auction takes place on 11 and 12 March.
- Sixty-seven Pakistan players signed up for The Hundred auction.
- An ECB official noted limited interest in Pakistan players from IPL-linked teams.
- No Pakistan players have participated in the IPL since 2009 due to Pakistan-India tensions.
- These IPL-connected teams also haven't picked Pakistan players for South Africa's SA20 league.
- The ECB stated The Hundred aims to include players from around the world.
