Hundred Auction: Pakistan's Rauf goes unsold, Afridi makes late withdrawal

Pakistan had a tough time at the 2026 Hundred auction. Haris Rauf went unsold, while ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew before bidding began.

12 Mar, 11:16 — 12 Mar, 16:46

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The Hundred is a popular and lucrative franchise cricket tournament organized by the ECB. Pakistani players, particularly fast bowlers like Rauf and Afridi, are highly sought after in global T20 leagues, making their absence or lack of success in this auction noteworthy.

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Hundred Auction 2026: Pakistan's Haris Rauf goes unsold, Shaheen Afridi makes late withdrawal

Pakistan had a tough time at the 2026 Hundred auction. Haris Rauf went unsold, while ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew before bidding began. The ECB confirmed Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, AM Ghazanfar and Peter Siddle also pulled out due to schedule clashes. Earlier, no Pakistani women players were picked either, reducing Pakistan’s presence in the tournament.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3d ago