The England and Wales Cricket Board have warned Hundred teams disciplinary action will be taken if there is any evidence of discrimination during the player recruitment process. The correspondence followed a leaked WhatsApp message, ironically from a talent scout brought in to increase the competition’s diversity, to a Pakistani agent initimating that there would be no Pakistani players selected by the Indian-owned entities. Last year, even before the Indian money poured in, there was no Pakistani representation until Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim were drafted in by Northern Superchargers as replacements. The Headingley-based franchise also had prolific leg-spinner Adil Rashid - one of multiple England players with Pakistani heritage - in their ranks in 2025. One aspect that will affect Pakistan players being picked is the presence of a Test tour of West Indies in late summer, and players will require No Objection Certificates from the Pakistan Cricket Board for the involvement to be rubberstamped.

Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2026 13:42 UTC