Pakistan ODI skipper Shaheen Afridi has withdrawn his name from the Hundred auction right before the first-ever auction in the history of the competition. The premier pacer from Pakistan is one of the players who could have landed a possible bid, amid the speculations that Pakistani players might not get suitable bidders amid the takeover of The Hundred teams by Indian owners.
Pakistan have not been having their finest run in the shortest format of the game. They have made attempts to feature in several franchise leagues from around the world; however, they have not been able to do so. One of the major reasons has been the disinterest of franchises due to their lack of form.
The BBL marked several players of Pakistani origin, like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadan Khan, and Shaheen Afridi, in the Australian T20 tournament; however, none of these players actually impressed with their performance. However, Haris Rauf remained a standard performer.
Shaheen Afridi's withdrawal from The Hundred just before the first-ever auction in the competition might have several explanations. The cricketer's exclusion is a mystery that remains to be solved. One of the reasons could be his international commitment.
Shaheen Afridi has withdrawn from The Hundred auction. pic.twitter.com/6BrPxYzoCc
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) March 12, 2026The March-April window features Shaheen on a tour to Bangladesh for Pakistan. Though now tentative, Pakistan has back-to-back international tours lined up in the next year.
The series against Zimbabwe in May will be followed by hosting Australia in June, which will be crucial for the Pakistani ODI skipper as they prepare for the upcoming 2027 ICC ODI World Cup. The July-August window marks a Test series between Pakistan and the West Indies, which might clash with the schedule of The Hundred.
This will be a major challenge for the Pakistani left-arm pacers to test their ability in the Caribbean. The very next month, they have another series lined up against England, and hence, the workload would also be major if Shaheen continues to feature in the Hundred as well.
Lastly, the fear of being unsold after a poor T20 World Cup and the arrival of Indian owners in the Hundred could also be a possible reason for Shaheen stepping back just in time.
Shaheen Afridi's performance in The Hundred
Shaheen Afridi's only season in The Hundred came back in the third edition of the competition in 2023. He was picked to play for the Welsh Fire team and played in 6 games for them. Known for his occasional antics with the bat in the shorter format, his record seems dim in The Hundred. Shaheen Afridi just managed to score 5 runs in 2 innings in the Hundred after facing 7 balls.
In 6 games, the Pakistan ace pacer has picked up 6 wickets in the Hundred, giving away 126 runs after having bowled 100 balls. His economy of 7.56 seems good for the competition; however, his wicket-taking ability has not been expressed to the best potential despite the swing-favouring conditions in England.
Pakistan players' and Indian owners' controversy in The Hundred
Pakistan players have formerly been part of the Hundred in England. However, the only franchise league where they are not welcome to play is the IPL, which is the world's biggest franchise T20 league played in India.
In a major turn of events, the IPL owners have now invested in a stake in the Hundred franchise. Four of the eight franchises are now partially or completely owned by the owners of IPL franchises, and hence, a speculative report from BBC Sport suggested that Indian owners might direct coaches not to bid for Pakistani players in the Hundred.
However, recent reports and media statements by coaches have revealed that no such directive has been issued; they have been asked to do whatever it takes to form the best possible sides to win the competition, irrespective of a player's nationality.
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