In the recent The Hundred Draft, no bids were placed on Pakistani cricketers such as Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan, despite their high-profile status. This absence of Pakistani players in the draft could be attributed to several factors, including the participation of IPL team owners in The Hundred and the players’ underwhelming recent performances in white-ball cricket. Additionally, last year’s complications with obtaining No Objection Certificates from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may have deterred teams from selecting Pakistani talent. The lack of bids on Pakistani cricketers highlights a missed opportunity for teams to acquire skilled players from a cricket-loving nation. It remains to be seen how this absence will impact the performance and diversity of The Hundred tournament in India.