ECB Denies Pakistani Player Exclusion in Hundred

A controversy has erupted around The Hundred franchise cricket tournament in the UK, with reports suggesting teams part-owned by IPL businesses would exclude Pakistani players. The ECB issued a statement denying these claims, emphasizing that all teams are committed to selection based solely on cricketing performance, availability, and team needs.

Pakistani players including Sahibzada Farhan, the leading run scorer at the ICC T20 World Cup, have expressed hope despite the controversy, noting that player selection ultimately depends on franchise choices.