Mumbai, India – Sports Desk : The signing of Pakistani pacer Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, the Hundred franchise, has sparked strong criticism for the team’s owner, Kavya Moran, and led to the temporary suspension of the team’s X (Twitter) account.
Moran purchased Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 during The Hundred auction to strengthen Sunrisers Leeds ahead of the upcoming season. The move has drawn widespread backlash on social media in India, where several users criticized the inclusion of a Pakistani player, citing current national sentiments.
Critics have called for punitive measures against the franchise, with some demanding restrictions on Sunrisers Hyderabad for similar decisions in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The debate remains active on social media platforms, highlighting the intersection of sports and geopolitical sensitivities in the region.
Franchise representatives have yet to issue an official response addressing the criticism.
