The entry of 14 Pakistani players in The Hundred 2026 auction has caused a stir. Six Pakistani players, including Haris Rauf, are included in the top-50 list.

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The Hundred auction: A long list of players has been released for the upcoming season of England's popular T20 league, The Hundred. This time, 247 players are included in the auction, and the entry of 14 Pakistani cricketers has generated significant buzz. Now, the biggest question is whether Indian-owned franchises will bid for these players.

HaHaris Rauf is the biggest name in the marquee category.Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been listed in the "Marquee Players International" category, with a base price of 100,000 pounds. This high-profile group also includes prominent players like Aiden Markram, David Miller, Daryl Mitchell, and Sunil Narine.

Six Pakistani cricketers have made it to the top 50 list. These include Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, and Abrar Ahmed. Interestingly, the number of Pakistani players on this list is higher than that of any other foreign country.

News of 'shadow ban' sparks debate.

Recent reports claimed that some teams with owners affiliated with the Indian Premier League may be reluctant to sign Pakistani players. These include franchises like MI London, Sunrisers Leeds, Manchester Super Giants, and Southern Brave.

However, the England and Wales Cricket Board has clarified that no player will be excluded from the auction based on their nationality. The board stated that selection will be based solely on performance, availability, and team needs.

I didn't get any contract last year.

The 2025 draft marked the first time that no Pakistani player received a contract. Previously, several Pakistani players were part of the league in the 2024 and 2023 seasons. However, this time the situation is slightly different as the timing of the tournament may clash with Pakistan's Test series, which could impact the availability of some players.

All eyes are now on the auction. It will be interesting to see whether Pakistani players will get a chance in The Hundred this time.