The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has written to all eight franchises of The Hundred, reminding them of their obligations under anti-discrimination policies.
ECB chief executive Richard Gould previously said he expected ”players from all nations” to be considered, noting that clears policies were in place.
He said this after British media reports that four Indian-owned teams are unlikely to consider Pakistan players in the player auction scheduled for March 11 and 12.
While the ECB retains overall control of The Hundred despite the recent sale of stakes to private investors, it does not have the authority to compel teams to select specific players. Any proven discrimination could result in referral to the cricket regulator, ECB sanctions or other disciplinary actions.
The upcoming season is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 16, with teams expected to submit their initial lists of interest ahead of the auction.