US EditionIndirectly funds 'deaths of Indian soldiers': Black Caps great caught in crossfire over Pakistan signing
- Recently, Sunrisers Leeds signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred auction, drawing attention to Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran’s link to the franchise.
- Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar wrote that Indian franchise owners have avoided Pakistani players since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, fearing payments support Pakistan's government.
- The ECB warned franchises not to sideline players by nationality, and Daniel Vettori, Sunrisers Leeds head coach, confirmed Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq were on their auction roster after failing to secure Adil Rashid.
- Fans on social media threatened to boycott IPL 2026, and Gavaskar wrote that there would be massive demonstrations by Indian fans protesting, he warned.
- Beyond protests, selection availability hinges on Pakistan's England tour clashing with The Hundred and the Pakistan Cricket Board's strict overseas approval rules.
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St Catharines StandardGavaskar: English T20 franchise hiring a Pakistan player will ‘contribute to Indian deaths’
India great Sunil Gavaskar claims Sunrisers Leeds' signing of Pakistan player Abrar Ahmed for England's The Hundred tournament will “indirectly contribute to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians.”
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Gavaskar: English T20 franchise hiring a Pakistan player will 'contribute to Indian deaths'
India great Sunil Gavaskar claims Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistan player Abrar Ahmed for England’s The Hundred tournament will “indirectly contribute to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians.”
Sunil Gavaskar Lashes Out On Sunrisers For Abrar Ahmed Signing, Says Franchise Should Be Ready For IPL Boycott
Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Sunrisers management for signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred, arguing that Indian owners must prioritize national sentiment. He asserts that player taxes indirectly fund military interests, questioning if a niche trophy is worth compromising the long-standing boycott and risking Indian lives
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