No Pakistani players picked in The Hundred draft
Cricket
Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, and aggressive opener Saim Ayub, had registered for the draft.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - No Pakistani cricketer was selected in this year’s The Hundred draft as franchises overlooked them due to inconsistent performances.
According to media reports, 45 Pakistani players, including Naseem Shah, Imad Wasim, and aggressive opener Saim Ayub, had registered for the draft. However, none of the eight participating franchises opted for a Pakistani player.
Meanwhile, Manchester Originals signed Afghanistan’s spinner Noor Ahmad for £200,000 (over PKR 72.5 million).
Last year, Naseem Shah was the most expensive Pakistani player in The Hundred, picked for €120,000 (over PKR 36.2 million). Imad Wasim and Saim Ayub were drafted for €78,000 (over PKR 23.5 million), while Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain were listed with a reserve price of £63,000 (around PKR 22.7 million).
