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'It's Sad To See...': Old CSK Post On Pakistani Players Resurfaces Amid Abrar Ahmed's 'The Hundred' Signing Row
24htopnews | March 14, 2026 4:09 PM CST

An old post linked to Chennai Super Kings from 2011 has gone viral amid backlash over Abrar Ahmed being signed by Sunrisers Leeds at The Hundred 2026 auction. The resurfaced post said it was “sad” Pakistan players weren’t in the Indian Premier League, sparking debate online as fans questioned its context and the franchise’s stance.

An old social media post associated with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has resurfaced online and gone viral amid the controversy surrounding Abrar Ahmed’s signing for Sunrisers Leeds at the The Hundred 2026 auction.

The debate began after Abrar Ahmed, a Pakistan international cricketer, was picked by Sunrisers Leeds in the 2026 Hundred draft. The move triggered strong reactions from sections of Indian cricket fans on social media, with some calling for a boycott of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League due to the shared ownership links between the franchises.

Old CSK post resurfaces

Amid the backlash, an old post linked to Chennai Super Kings from 2011 began circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter). The post read: “It’s sad to see no players from Pakistan for yet another IPL. They’re such an entertaining bunch… even when playing.” The tweet quickly attracted attention as fans debated the context behind the message and whether it reflected the official stance of the franchise.


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