In the Hundred Draft, three Pakistani players find buyers with Babar Azam going unpicked.
The recent The Hundred draft held on Wednesday saw Pakistan cricket stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan as latecomers among the players who made impressive appearances Despite their inclusion, both players were not affiliated with any team participating in this year’s tournament
For Pakistani cricket players, it wasn’t all bad news, though, as three of them were able to secure contracts at the draft. The most sought-after player from Pakistan, Naseem Shah, cost Birmingham Phoenix a hefty £125,000 to acquire. He was closely followed by Welsh Fire who snapped up Shaheen Shah Afridi for £100,000, signifying recognition of Pakistani talent on the global stage Imad Wasim also entered the tournament and was selected by Trent Rockets at the same price the same as the same.
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Notably, two Pakistani players were retained by their teams before joining the draft. Welsh Fire signed Pacer Haris Rauf for £75,000, while Manchester Originals opted to pay £60,000 for spinner Usama Mir.
Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting what looks to be a great season for the men in action when the fourth edition of The Hundred kicks off on July 23, 2024Welsh Fire signed Pacer Haris Rauf for £75,000, while Manchester Originals opted to pay £60,000 for spinner Usama Mir.
Oval Invincibles will host Birmingham Phoenix to start the competition. The mood is established as fans get more excited about seeing athletes from the largest brands in the world, building anticipation for this highly anticipated amazing cricket event.
