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'Players must not be excluded' - ECB and Hundred teams re...

The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight Hundred franchises have vowed no player should be excluded from the competition on grou...

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Source: Sky Sports

What’s Happening

Here’s the thing: The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight Hundred franchises have vowed no player should be excluded from the competition on grounds of their nationality.

The BBC reported earlier this week that the four Indian-owned franchises in the competition - Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds - would not consider signing Pakistan players because of ongoing tensions between the countries. (and honestly, same)

Why This Matters

This is the kind of move that can define a season.

Players and coaches will be watching how this unfolds closely.

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