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'There’ll be things done about it': Moeen Ali says it would be a 'massive shame' if Indian-owned Hundred outfits do not pick Pakistani players

February 24, 2026 4:50 pm

Moeen Ali on Pakistan players’ The Hundred row, urging ECB to ensure rights are protected amid reports of Indian-owned franchise boycott.

It's not in our hands, says Sahibzada Farhan on Indian-owned Hundred outfits not picking Pakistani players

February 23, 2026 6:25 pm

England captain Harry Brook had earlier said that it would be a shame if Pakistan cricketers did not take part in the competition.

England captain Harry Brook rued the potential absence of Pakistan players in Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred. (Reuters Photo)

No Pakistan players in The Hundred will be a shame, says England captain Harry Brook

February 21, 2026 2:46 pm

Four of the eight teams in The Hundred now have stakes owned by owners of IPL franchises, and they will reportedly not bid for any Pakistani players during the auction process in March.

According to the report, a senior official from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has indicated to an agent that interest in Pakistan players for The Hundred would be limited to sides not linked to the IPL. (PHOTO: The Hundred)

No Pakistani players in The Hundred franchises having Indian stake: Report

February 19, 2026 11:43 pm

According to “an unwritten rule” across leagues with Indian investment, four out of eight teams in competition will not go for Pak cricketers in next month's auction, according to a report.

With deep-pocketed investors, ECB plans to rival IPL with its 'clear challenger brand' The Hundred

September 09, 2025 2:15 pm

The Hundred has seen an influx of investment, with many IPL owners putting money into the league.

In case Ashwin joins another franchise, there is room for conflict of interest and given the complexities involved it would be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks.

After IPL retirement, 'explorer' Ashwin could be The Hundred's biggest catch

August 27, 2025 11:00 pm

The off-spinner would add star dust as well as bring a vast repertoire of variations.

London Spirit investor unhappy on key players missing the Hundred opener due to IND vs ENG series: 'Many people invested hundreds of millions of pounds'

August 09, 2025 5:26 pm

While the other investor in Spirit, said there is going to be a bit of friction between both the Test matches and the Hundred, he reassured that it is good for the game and that it will serve different audiences

Is it Siraj? Is it Bumrah? No, it's a Fox: A feisty fox runs around the Lord's outfield on the opening day of the Hundred

August 06, 2025 5:14 pm

Cheered on by the full house, it darted around the boundary rope like a thoroughbred and then leapt over a board, with Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan and David Warner playing on the day