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News India Live, Digital Desk: England Cricket League ‘The Hundred 2026’ A decision was taken in the auction which has created a stir in the Indian cricket world. Sister franchise of Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Leeds Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed Has been bought for ₹2.34 crore (£190,000).
This is the first time in the last several years that an IPL franchise has signed a Pakistani player. After this decision the team owner on social media Kavya Maran Is facing severe criticism.
What explanation did coach Daniel Vettori give?
Head coach present with Kavya Maran at the auction table Daniel Vettori Breaking his silence on this controversy, he has called it a purely ‘strategic decision’:
Adil Rashid not being found: According to Vettori, the team’s first priority was England’s legendary spinner Adil Rashid. But when Rashid was bought by ‘Southern Brave’, the team was immediately looking for a foreign spinner.
Headingley pitch: Sunrisers Leeds’ home ground is Headingley, where the spinners have an excellent record. Vettori said that Abrar has a lot of variations in bowling, which will prove to be very effective there.
Feedback from Australian players: Vettori revealed that he had taken feedback about Abrar from Australian players, who believed that Abrar was very difficult to read.
Why is Kavya Maran being criticized?
A large section of Indian fans are angry with this decision. The main reasons for criticism are as follows:
Unspoken rule of IPL: Pakistani players are banned in IPL since 2008. Even in the leagues of South Africa (SA20) and UAE (ILT20), teams with Indian owners had not yet bought any Pakistani player. Kavya Maran surprised everyone by breaking this ‘unspoken rule’.
National sentiments: Many users on social media say that this decision is contrary to national sentiments. on Twitter (X) #BoycottSRH Such trends have been seen.
X account suspended: Amidst this controversy, the official ‘X’ account of Sunrisers Leeds has also been suspended, due to which there is speculation that excessive reporting or trolling could be the reason.
What does BCCI say?
BCCI Vice President on this matter Rajeev Shukla Has clarified that the Board has no interference in this. He said: “Our jurisdiction is limited to IPL only. Whom any franchise buys in foreign leagues is their own decision. BCCI has no control in foreign leagues.”