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Sunrisers Leeds Sign Pakistani Leg-Spinner for £190,000

Cricket | Sport | The Guardian

The Guardian2026.03.18Updated 18d ago
Cricket | Sport | The Guardian

The leg-spinner was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000, after fears the four Indian-owned sides would operate a ‘shadow ban’ on picking Pakistani players

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Sunrisers Leeds has signed a Pakistani leg-spinner for £190,000, addressing concerns about potential discrimination from Indian-owned franchises in the league. The move comes after fears that four Indian-owned teams might implement a "shadow ban" against Pakistani players. This signing signals a commitment to inclusive recruitment practices in professional cricket.

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