Naseem Shah makes it to The Hundred’s priciest players list

In the recent player draft for England’s cricket tournament, The Hundred, Pakistani speedster Naseem Shah has emerged as a standout. His exceptional talent has catapulted him into the ranks of The Hundred’s priciest players.

Birmingham Phoenix has welcomed Naseem Shah into their fold, securing his services for a hefty 125,000 pounds. This makes Naseem Shah, the inaugural Pakistani cricketer, to command such a high price tag, translating to an impressive 4.5 crore rupees in his home currency.

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The Hundred has also opened its doors to other Pakistani cricket stars. All-rounder Imad Wasim and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi have been drafted into the tournament. Trent Rockets have roped in Imad Wasim for 100,000 pounds, while Welsh Fire has enlisted Shaheen for the same amount, marking his second consecutive season with the team.

In addition, Welsh Fire has retained the services of Haris Rauf from the draft, and Manchester Originals have held onto Usama Mir, further bolstering the Pakistani presence in The Hundred.

WHAT IS THE HUNDRED

The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable, 100-ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. 

It features world-class players and massive names from around the world. Eight city-based teams, created specifically for The Hundred, will compete over five weeks every summer.

Each team has a men’s and women’s squad, with the two competitions running alongside each other.

The fourth year of The Hundred starts on Tuesday 23 July 2024 when Oval Invincibles host Birmingham Phoenix.