England’s limited-overs captain Harry Brook has voiced his robust disapproval concerning stories that Pakistan gamers are being excluded from the Hundred 2026 public sale by franchises below Indian possession. Talking from the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 21, 2026, Brook emphasised that the absence of such high-caliber expertise could be a large detriment to the competitors’s high quality and international enchantment.
‘It will be a disgrace’: England captain Harry Brook requires inclusivity
Addressing the media only a day earlier than England’s high-stakes Tremendous 8s match in opposition to Sri Lanka, the 26-year-old skipper was vocal concerning the significance of getting the world’s greatest gamers, no matter nationality. Brook expressed excessive regard for Pakistan’s cricketing prowess and the distinctive vitality their gamers carry to any match.
“Pakistan have been an awesome cricket nation for a few years and have some superior gamers, a number of the greatest gamers on this planet. I believe there’s about 50 or 60 gamers within the public sale and it will be a disgrace to not see a few of them in there. There’s some wonderful cricketers and so they carry some nice crowds as nicely. So it will be a disgrace to not see a number of the Pakistan gamers in there and make the match and competitors even higher.” Brook was quoted as saying by BBC Sports activities.
The controversy erupted following a BBC Sport investigation revealing that the 4 franchises lately acquired by Indian Premier League (IPL) homeowners, Manchester Tremendous Giants, MI London, Southern Courageous, and Sunrisers Leeds—are unlikely to think about Pakistan gamers throughout the March 11–12 public sale.
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The Hundred 2026: Brook’s new function at Sunrisers Leeds
Regardless of the friction surrounding his crew’s possession, Brook stays the face of Sunrisers Leeds (previously Northern Superchargers). He’s set to turn out to be the match’s highest-paid participant with a staggering £465,000 (approx. ₹5.26 crore) charge, but he has made the strategic resolution to relinquish the captaincy to give attention to his batting and worldwide management.
“I’m staying away from that stuff and can let the top coach and whoever is in cost management that. My most important focus on the minute is to play the T20 World Cup.” Brook concluded.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has joined the outcry, urging the ECB to intervene instantly. Vaughan argued on social media that “the ECB must act quick… they personal the league and this shouldn’t be allowed to occur. Probably the most inclusive sport within the nation isn’t one that enables this to occur.” With the public sale weeks away, the strain is mounting on the ECB to make sure their anti-discrimination insurance policies are upheld.
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