The BCCI on Friday said it has nothing to do with Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed being signed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction, stressing that the move relates to an overseas league. ADVERTISEMENTSunrisers Leeds, owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, signed Abrar during Thursday’s player auction, making him the first Pakistan cricketer to be picked by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. The Sun Group, which also owns Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, completed a full takeover of the erstwhile Northern Superchargers last year. The group also owns Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 league in South Africa but does not have any Pakistan player in that squad. Phoenix have no link with any IPL franchise.

Source: The Telegraph March 13, 2026 13:14 UTC