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The Hundred 2026 Auction: Yesterday was a day filled with plenty of buzz for cricket fans! The mega auction for The Hundred (Men's) concluded in London. This year's auction was particularly special because, for the first time, major IPL franchises (such as the Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad) have acquired teams in this league.
However, all eyes were on the question of whether Pakistani players would find a spot under these new owners. Let's take a look at the full report card of the auction.
The Hundred 2026 Men's Auction: Key Highlights and Overview
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The atmosphere at the auction this year was quite heated. The new team names (such as Sunrisers Leeds, MI London, and Super Kings Trent) generated a great deal of excitement among fans. Top players from around the world went under the hammer during the auction, but for Pakistani players, it proved to be a mixed bag.
- Total Pakistani Registrations: Approximately 64 players applied.
- Final Auction List (Shortlist): Only 14 Pakistani players made it to the final auction table.
- Total Sold: Only 2 players.
Pakistani Players Sold in The Hundred 2026: Teams and Prices
There were only two players in whom the franchises placed their trust, acquiring them for their squads by shelling out substantial sums.
Abrar Ahmed (The Magic Spinner)
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- Team: Sunrisers Leeds (SRH owners)
- Price: £190,000 (Approximately ₹2.34 Crore)
- Key Highlight: Abrar emerged as the most expensive Pakistani player in this auction. Sunrisers Leeds have selected him to bolster their spin bowling attack.
Usman Tariq (Mystery Spinner)
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- Team: Birmingham Phoenix
- Price: £140,000 (Approximately ₹1.72 Crore)
- Key Highlight: Usman Tariq's mystery bowling impressed the selectors, and he was purchased for a price significantly higher than his base price.
Unsold Pakistani Players in The Hundred 2026 Auction
The biggest surprise came when several T20 stalwarts went unsold, failing to attract bids from any of the teams.
The fact that they remained unsold has become a major topic of discussion on social media.| Player Name | Base Price (Reserve Price) |
|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | £100,000 (Approx. ₹1.23 Crore) |
| Haris Rauf | £100,000 (Approx. ₹1.23 Crore) |
| Shadab Khan | £100,000 (Approx. ₹1.23 Crore) |
| Saim Ayub | £100,000 (Approx. ₹1.23 Crore) |
| Mohammad Nawaz | £100,000 (Approx. ₹1.23 Crore) |
| Mohammad Amir | £75,000 (Approx. ₹92 Lakh) |
| Imad Wasim | £75,000 (Approx. ₹92 Lakh) |
| Zaman Khan | £75,000 (Approx. ₹92 Lakh) |
| Usama Mir | £50,000 (Approx. ₹61 Lakh) |
| Akif Javed | £31,000 (Approx. ₹38 Lakh) |
| Salman Mirza | £31,000 (Approx. ₹38 Lakh) |
Note: Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew his name just before the auction.
Also Read: Who is James Coles?, Most expensive player in The Hundred 2026 auction
Why Big Pakistani Names Went Unsold: 3 Key Reasons
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Cricket experts cite three major reasons behind this:
- High Base Price: A base price of £100,000 (₹1.23 Crore) was beyond the budget of several teams.
- Availability Issues: The international schedule of Pakistani players often clashes with these leagues, which is why teams are reluctant to take the risk.
- Local Talent: This time around, English teams have spent more money on their domestic (local) fast bowlers and all-rounders.
Also Read: The Hundred 2026: All 8 Teams Final Squads After the Mens Auction
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