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
