ECB V IPL Owners: Pak Ban Sparks Storm in The Hundred 🇵🇰

A major controversy is shaking English cricket. Reports suggest that Indian-linked franchise owners in The Hundred may be informally sidelining Pakistani players ahead of the upcoming auction. This has triggered concern within the England and Wales Cricket Board. With over 60 Pakistani cricketers registered, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Ali Agha and Usman Tariq, other top stars, the situation has sparked debate about governance, inclusivity, and franchise power. While comparisons are being drawn with the Indian Premier League, SA20 and ILT20, can franchise owners really influence selections in England? Does the ECB have the authority to intervene? And what does this mean for the future of global T20 leagues? Rupha Ramani breaks down the politics, the power struggle, and the high-stakes decision facing English cricket.

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