Abrar Ahmed Not Picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Truth Behind the Viral IPL Rumor
A recent rumor circulating on social media suggested that Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed had been signed by the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. The claim quickly gained attention among cricket fans in India and Pakistan, but the reality is quite different. Viral Claim About IPL Signing Posts online claimed that the Pakistani spinner had been added to the squad of Sunrisers Hyderabad for an upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Because Abrar Ahmed has impressed many fans with his spin bowling in international cricket, the news spread quickly and sparked excitement.
Why Abrar Ahmed Cannot Play in IPL Since the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai Attacks, Pakistani players have not participated in the IPL. Political tensions between India and Pakistan have kept Pakistani cricketers out of the league since its early seasons. Because of this long-standing restriction, players from Pakistan—including Abrar Ahmed—are not eligible to participate in the IPL. Where Abrar Ahmed Was Actually Signed While he has not joined Sunrisers Hyderabad, Abrar Ahmed has been signed by Sunrisers Leeds, a team in England’s The Hundred tournament.
Interestingly, both Sunrisers Leeds and Sunrisers Hyderabad are connected through the same ownership group, the Sun Group. This shared ownership may have contributed to confusion online. Abrar Ahmed was reportedly picked during the Hundred draft for around £190,000, highlighting the growing demand for quality spin bowlers in franchise cricket. Abrar Ahmed’s Rising Cricket Career Abrar Ahmed made a sensational debut for the Pakistan national cricket team in Test cricket, where he quickly earned the nickname “mystery spinner.” His variations, including the carrom ball and deceptive googly, have troubled many international batsmen
His strong performances in domestic and international matches have made him one of Pakistan’s most exciting spin prospects in recent years. Why the Rumor Spread The confusion mainly happened because of the similar “Sunrisers” name shared by teams owned by the Sun Group. When reports emerged that Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds, some fans mistakenly assumed it meant Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Despite viral posts suggesting otherwise, Abrar Ahmed has not joined Sunrisers Hyderabad or any IPL team. Instead, he will be playing in England’s The Hundred competition for Sunrisers Leeds.
