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Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed has found himself in a difficult position, giving SRH boss Kavya Maran a new headache. The leg spinner may soon have to choose between representing Pakistan in Test cricket and playing for his franchise in England’s The Hundred.
The clash of both Hundred and Test series is certain, which has become a big problem for Abrar. If the spinner is selected for Pakistan’s Test team against West Indies, he is likely to miss The Hundred 2026. Meanwhile, SRH owner Kavya Maran all set to marry Anirudh? The family gave a big hint
Pakistan’s Test series and The Hundred clash creates big problems for Abrar Ahmed
As per reports in Telecom Asia Sports, Abrar Ahmed is facing a country-versus-franchise situation. Pakistan will play a two-match Test series against West Indies from July 25 to August 7, while The Hundred 2026 is scheduled to be held from July 21 to August 16.
Since both the tournaments clash almost completely, Abrar may have to miss either the West Indies vs Pakistan Test series or the 100-ball tournament in England. The report said that Abrar and his agents are waiting for the announcement of the Pakistan team before taking any decision.
Telecom Asia Sport quoted sources as saying, “Abrar and his agent are in a dilemma because if he is selected in the Test team to play in the West Indies, it will affect his participation in The Hundred, which begins four days before the first Test.”
Kavya Maran’s signing of Abrar Ahmed had created a big controversy.
If the leg spinner is selected for the West Indies tour, he will miss a major part of the upcoming The Hundred 2026. Abrar was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 (approximately ₹2.3 crore). The franchise is owned by Kavya Maran and her signing had created a huge controversy in India.
Many fans criticized the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner on social media for signing the Pakistani player. The controversy grew even bigger when reports claimed that Kavya herself was actively involved in the bidding process to bring Abrar into the team.
Sunrisers Leeds hope Abrar Ahmed will be available for The Hundred
The report further said that people close to Abrar’s agent believe that it would be a big disappointment if he could not play in The Hundred.
He believes that despite facing heavy criticism the franchise has continued the contract, so they would naturally want Abrar to be available for the English tournament.
“The Sunrisers Leeds owner has faced opposition from 140 million people and he has protested against it, so it will be important for Abrar to play in The Hundred,” sources said.
New drama may start with Abrar Ahmed’s test selection
Well, Pakistan’s national selection committee is expected to announce the squad for the two-Test series on Monday. Abrar is likely to be considered as the selectors are looking for a leg spinner who can make an impact against the West Indies.
Notably, India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral series since the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks and now face each other only in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup. Pakistani players have also not been a part of the IPL since the first season in 2008. Indian-owned franchises have generally avoided signing Pakistani players even in foreign leagues.
However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made it clear that Pakistani players could not be left out of The Hundred, following which Sunrisers Leeds signed Abrar.
