Spiritual leader Aniruddhacharya criticised Kavya Maran after Sunrisers Leeds signed Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 in The Hundred auction. Speaking in Indore, he questioned why Indian franchises recruit Pakistani players and said domestic talent should be prioritised. The move also triggered criticism from some social media users after the signing was announced.
Indore: Spiritual leader and Katha vachak Aniruddhacharya, on Friday, criticised Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Leeds, for buying Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in the inaugural men's Hundred auction 2026 and said that why do Indians love Pakistan so much.
Sunrisers Leeds, which is owned by the same group that runs Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), bought the 27-year-old leg-spinner for £190,000.
Speaking to IANS at the 'Sanatan Premier League' in Indore, Aniruddhacharya said, "They (Pakistan) will throw missile on us using that money, after taking tax. Money should stay within our country. India should become self dependent, 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat'. Instead of Pakistani cricketers there should be Indian cricketers. That Pakistan which is asking your religion before killing, why so much love for them? These kids (Indian cricketers) who are playing here should be picked."
While emphasising that the 'Sanatan Premier League' is happening for the first time, the spiritual leader said, "Other cricket leagues were already happening so why not this."
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