Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to ensure that Pakistan players are picked up by the Indian owners for the upcoming edition of the Hundred. Reports suggest that Indian owners may not select Pakistani players for their teams in the Hundred, similar to their stance in other leagues. Vaughan emphasized the need for inclusivity in the tournament and called on the ECB to assert its authority in the matter.
Despite 63 Pakistani players signing up for the Hundred auction, including Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi, it remains uncertain whether they will be chosen by Indian-owned teams. Vaughan highlighted the hypocrisy of the situation, questioning why India can play against Pakistan in ICC events but not select Pakistani players for their teams in a foreign league.
If Indian owners do not pick Pakistani players, Vaughan believes it would set a negative precedent and undermine the ECB’s control over the competition. He emphasized the importance of not allowing political reasons to dictate player selections and the potential harm it could cause to both Pakistani cricket and players with Pakistani heritage in the UK. Vaughan called for transparency and accountability from the ECB in addressing this issue.
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