Rishad Hossain goes unsold at The Hundred auction Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain failed to secure a franchise in the inaugural men’s auction of The Hundred, despite being listed with a base price of £75,000 (Tk1.12 crore). The player, who was grouped in the spin-bowling category alongside Jafer Chohan, Usman Tariq, and Akeal Hosein, did not attract any bids when his name was brought to the bidding block. Meanwhile, Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq generated significant interest and was eventually signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £140,000, surpassing his base price of £100,000. Another spinner, Abrar Ahmed, was acquired by Sunrisers Leeds, the sister franchise of the IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad, for £190,000. This marked one of the most expensive deals among overseas spinners. The auction’s standout moment came when England Lions all-rounder James Coles made history by being signed by London Spirit for £390,000, becoming the most expensive player in the men’s Hundred auction. Earlier in the bidding process, Pakistan stars Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan also went under the hammer but did not receive any offers. Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, however, secured a lucrative deal with Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000. Other notable players who missed out included Pakistan opener Saim Ayub and Australian pacer Ben Dwarshuis. In the fast-bowling category, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was quickly signed by MI London for £100,000 after attracting a single bid. The auction highlighted the competitive nature of the market, with several high-profile players either securing deals or facing challenges in finding a franchise. The results underscored the varying levels of interest across different categories and the strategic decisions made by the franchises.#the_hundred #birmingham_phoenix #rishad_hossain #jafer_chohan #usman_tariq
Mustafizur Rahman lands deal as two Pakistan players also picked: The Hundred Auction 2026 Mustafizur Rahman, the experienced left-arm spinner, has secured a deal in The Hundred Auction 2026, joining Birmingham Phoenix. His signing has drawn attention, as the auction also saw the inclusion of two Pakistan players. Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed was acquired by Sunrisers Leeds for GBP 190,000 (approximately Rs 2.34 crore) following a competitive bidding process with Trent Rockets. This move is notable because Sunrisers Leeds is owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, making Abrar the first Pakistan player to join an Indian-owned franchise in the competition. Another Pakistan spinner, Usman Tariq, was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for GBP 140,000 (around Rs 1.72 crore). However, Birmingham Phoenix does not have a direct connection to any IPL franchise. Several other prominent Pakistan players failed to attract bids during the auction. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, all-rounder Saim Ayub, and spinner Shadab Khan remained unsold, while seasoned pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi had previously withdrawn from the auction. Among the notable deals of the day, Sussex all-rounder James Coles secured the highest bid, joining London Spirit for GBP 390,000 (approximately Rs 4.8 crore). The upcoming edition of The Hundred is set to run from July 21 to August 16. For detailed match schedules, venues, and timings, fans can refer to the full IPL 2026 fixtures and team-wise match dates. The auction highlights the growing interest in international talent as teams aim to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. The inclusion of Pakistan players like Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq underscores the competition’s appeal to global stars, despite challenges in securing bids for some high-profile names.#mustafizur_rahman #sunrisers_leeds #birmingham_phoenix #abrar_ahmed #sun_group
