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The Indian Premier League , widely regarded as the financial powerhouse of global T20 cricket, has been ranked third among the world’s leading franchise leagues in a new assessment by the World Cricketers’ Association , highlighting both its strengths and areas needing reform. According to rankings released on Thursday, the IPL scored 62.6 points, placing it behind The Hundred (75.2) and SA20 (68) among 10 leagues evaluated globally. While the IPL received top marks for pla

A social media debate has erupted after Kavya Maran , owner of Sunrisers Leeds and Sunrisers Hyderabad , signed Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed during the auction of The Hundred . The move has sparked contrasting reactions from cricket fans across India and Pakistan, highlighting how sport can often intersect with political and emotional narratives between the two neighboring nations. Screenshots circulating on social media show several Indian fans criticizing the decision, w

Major controversy has erupted around Indian businesswoman and franchise owner Kavya Maran after her team Sunrisers Leeds signed Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed for a hefty £190,000 (around ₹2.34 crore) in the player auction for The Hundred . The move has triggered a strong reaction from a section of Indian cricket fans on social media, many of whom questioned the decision due to Abrar’s past remarks during periods of heightened political tension between India and Pa

Over 400 players will go under the hammer in the much-anticipated auction of The Hundred on March 11 and 12, but for Pakistan cricket fans, the spotlight firmly rests on a strong national contingent making the cut. The longlists for the 2026 auction were revealed with global names such as Joe Root , Davina Perrin , Nadine de Klerk and Shaheen Shah Afridi set to headline proceedings at Piccadilly Lights. Nearly 1,000 players registered for consideration, but only those nomin

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all eight franchises of The Hundred have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to inclusivity, stressing that players must not be excluded on the basis of nationality. In a comprehensive declaration, the governing body and team franchises emphasized that The Hundred remains a competition designed to be “inclusive, welcoming and open to all.” The statement underlined that from its inception, the tournament was cre