Pakistani Players Highlight The Hundred 2026 Men’s Auction

The auction saw competitive bidding across the board, with franchises securing top domestic and international talent. Pakistani players in Hundred Auction made headlines as Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi withdrew at the last minute, alongside Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, AM Ghazanfar, and Peter Siddle. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the withdrawals, which slightly altered the auction dynamics just hours before the start of bidding.

Upcoming Season

The Hundred 2026 season will begin on 21 July and conclude on 16 August. The opening match will feature MI London (formerly Oval Invincibles) against Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) at The Oval. The auction and team preparations reflect the growing global appeal of the tournament, with franchises keen to invest in emerging talent from around the world.