Abrar move 'a step in the right direction'
Published on Friday, 13 March 2026 at 11:06 am
BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England seamer Steven Finn have welcomed Sunrisers Leeds’ acquisition of Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred player auction, viewing the deal as a positive counter to pre-draft fears that Pakistan players might be overlooked by franchises with Indian Premier League ties.
Speaking after the selection, both analysts said the move signals renewed confidence in selecting Pakistan talent within the English competition’s global draft, easing concerns that political and commercial links to the IPL could dissuade teams from pursuing Pakistani cricketers.
Abrar’s arrival in Leeds is expected to add guile to the Sunrisers attack when the 2024 edition of the 100-ball tournament begins next summer.
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Source: bbc
