Sunil Gavaskar Criticizes Sunrisers Leeds for Signing Pakistani Cricketer Abrar Ahmed

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds for signing Pakistani cricketer Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred 2026 Auction, arguing that payments to Pakistani players indirectly support their government, which he claims funds arms used against India. Gavaskar referenced past attacks, including Mumbai 2008 and Pulwama 2019, to explain why Indian franchises have avoided Pakistani players since. The move sparked controversy given the historical tensions and previous BCCI decisions to release players from countries linked to attacks on India.