The Hundred Auctions: Kavya Maran's decision to buy a Pakistani player has sparked controversy. People are calling this decision by Kavya Maran and her franchise Sunrisers Leeds shameful.
Abrar Ahmed- Kavya Maran: No one expected an Indian-owned franchise to acquire a Pakistani player at The Hundred 2026 auction. But Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds defied expectations and purchased Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed. Kavya Maran's decision to acquire a Pakistani player has sparked controversy. People are calling this decision by Kavya Maran and her franchise, Sunrisers Leeds, shameful.
Kavya Maran bought a Pakistani player, causing a ruckus
Kavya Maran acquired Abrar Ahmed for ₹2.34 crore (23.4 million rupees). Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds faced competition from Trent Rockets for the purchase of Abrar Ahmed. However, in the end, Sunrisers Leeds prevailed and secured Abrar.
Kavya Maran threatens to boycott SRH
Kavya Maran's decision to buy Sunrisers Leeds is now sparking a variety of negative reactions. People are angry at both Kavya Maran and her The Hundred franchise. Some are calling the decision shameful, while others are threatening to boycott Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
What about Abrar Ahmed ? He is purchased by Sunrisers
— vaibhav singh (@vs478642) March 12, 2026
Indian fan should boycott SRH on IPL 2026. sorry Abhishek Sharma & Ishan Kishan.
— CricPal (@AnupPalAgt) March 12, 2026
Shame on Sunrisers for buying pakistani player Abrar Ahmed who hates India and spread anti Indian propoganda on social media.
Abrar Ahmed is a open hater of India unlike Bangladesh Mustafizur… https://t.co/HSnTeKY53m
Finally, a Pakistani player has been picked by an Indian-owned franchise!
— Pavilion Post (@CricinsightsX) March 12, 2026
Sunrisers Leeds, led by owner Kavya Maran, saw Daniel Vettori express interest in mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed.
The franchise eventually won the bidding war against Trent Rockets, securing him for £190,000 https://t.co/o5SN3Q95MQ pic.twitter.com/gpgJFcuQmg
Anger against Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack
Since last year's terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Indians have been deeply angry with Pakistan. As a result, Team India players have refrained from shaking hands with Pakistani players in major tournaments like the Asia Cup 2025 or the T20 World Cup 2026. Abrar Ahmed was also in the news for mocking Indian Army soldier Abhinandan. Consequently, the acquisition of his franchise has sparked widespread anger against Kavya Maran and her franchise.
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