'We also wanted to buy Pakistani players...', IPL coach's new revelation
The auction of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds has sparked controversy, marking him as the first Pakistani player to join a team owned by Indian proprietors in The Hundred league.
The Abrar that Kavya Maran bought... has always spewed venom against India
Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed made headlines after being bought by the Sunrisers Leeds franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred, inciting controversy due to his past anti-India remarks.
Why did Kavya's team buy the PAK spinner? Coach breaks silence after the controversy
Sunrisers Leeds acquired Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed during The Hundred 2026 players' auction, prompting criticism from Indian fans and a clarification from head coach Daniel Vettori.
Kavya Maran embroiled in controversy for purchasing Pakistani spinner; team's X account suspended
Kavya Maran, CEO of Sunrisers Leeds, faced backlash after the team signed Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed for the 2026 season of The Hundred, resulting in the suspension of the team's social media account.
Kavya's team bought PAK spinner, a big bid in the auction
The Sunrisers Leeds team has signed Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 in the 2026 The Hundred auction, marking a historic event as it's the first time in years that an IPL franchise is collaborating with a Pakistani player.