England captainHarry Brooksaid that it would be a shame if Pakistan players are not picked in the Hundred. Brook's remarks came after reports said that four out of the eightHundred franchises,Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and Sunrisers Leeds, with IPL links won't consider Pakistan players during the auction in March. Pakistan players are banned from the Indian Premier League (IPL), but they have also faced snubs in other T20 leagues, including SA20 and ILT20, which have Indian stakes in the franchises.
Brooksaid that Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years, and it would be a shame if there are no Pakistani players in the Hundred.
"Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years," Brook was quoted as saying by the BBC.
"I think there's about 50 or 60 plyers in the auction and it would be a shame to not see some of them in there. There's some amazing cricketers and they bring some great crowds as well.
"It would be a shame to not see some of the Pakistan players in there and make this tournament and competition even better."
"The ECB need to act fast on this. They own the league, and this should not be allowed to happen. The most inclusive sport in the country is not one that allows this to happen .
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