Abrar Ahmed in Sunrisers Leeds, Usman Tariq in The Hundred | PAK vs BAN 2nd ODI

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In The Hundred 2026 men's auction (held on March 12, 2026, in London – the inaugural auction for the revamped format), 2 Pakistani players were bought today, while the majority were rejected/unsold. This comes amid ongoing controversy over limited interest from IPL-owned franchises (e.g., reports of a "shadow ban" or reluctance to bid on Pakistani players due to geopolitical/ownership dynamics), though one notable signing broke through.
Bought (Sold) Pakistani Players:

Abrar Ahmed (mystery spinner) – Signed by Sunrisers Leeds (IPL-linked franchise) for £190,000 (~₹2.34 crore). This was a significant bid in a competitive war with Trent Rockets, making him the first Pakistani player signed by an Indian-owned Hundred team in this cycle and one of the most expensive overseas spinners.
Usman Tariq (spinner) – Signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000.

These were the only two from Pakistan to attract successful bids during the day's proceedings.
Rejected/Unsold Pakistani Players:

At least 11-13 Pakistani players went unsold (exact count varies slightly by reports, as 13-14 were in the final auction pool after Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew late).
Notable high-profile rejections/unsolds:
Haris Rauf (marquee/fast bowler, £100,000 reserve) – Went unsold (no bids, despite being a top name; some reports highlighted no interest from IPL-linked teams like those represented by Kavya Maran).
Shadab Khan (all-rounder, £100,000 reserve) – Unsold.
Others like Saim Ayub, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah (high reserves) – Unsold or not attracting bids.

Many big names failed to find buyers, continuing a trend from previous editions and amid broader challenges for Pakistani players in IPL-linked leagues.

(Note: The women's Hundred auction happened on March 11, 2026, with 0 Pakistanis bought – both shortlisted players, Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal, went unsold. Your query focuses on "today," which aligns with the men's auction on March 12.)
This auction saw mixed results for overseas players overall, with high spending on some (e.g., James Coles at £390,000), but Pakistani representation remained low due to the factors mentioned. For full squad updates or live auction replays, check official ECB/The Hundred sources or ESPNcricinfo.
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