It has been reported that Pakistani cricketers may not be selected by the India-owned teams in next month‘s The Hundred auction. It is a crucial step considering the long political differences between India and Pakistan. With time, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their sphere of influence in several T20 leagues around the world. That influence has also impacted the selection process in some leagues. According to a report by BBC Sport, a senior official of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) commented that the selection process of The Hundred for Pakistani cricketers by the Indian teams may be limited. With this, the functioning of IPL owners across the globe would also come into question as regards of its influence on the players from one particular country. Presently, IPL owners are owners of several teams in South Africa, UAE, USA, Caribbean, and England. There global hegemony and dominance is second to none. SA20 League: All Teams Owned by IPL Franchise Owners SA20 Teams Owned By IPL Team Connection MI Cape Town Reliance Industries Mumbai Indians Joburg Super Kings India Cements Chennai Super Kings Pretoria Capitals GMR Group Delhi Capitals Paarl Royals Royals Sports Group Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Eastern Cape Sun Group Sunrisers Hyderabad Durban’s Super Giants RPSG Group Lucknow Super Giants Interestingly, since the beginning of SA20, no Pakistani player has been part of the league. This makes quite clear indication of the pattern. Also Read | Watch: Xavier Bartlett Shatters Stumps on First Ball in AUS vs OMN T20 World Cup 2026 ILT20 League: Indian Companies Most Teams ILT20 Teams Owned By IPL Team Connection MI Emirates Reliance Industries Mumbai Indians Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Red Chillies Group Kolkata Knight Riders Dubai Capitals GMR Group Delhi Capitals Gulf Giants Adani Group Gujarat Titans (Business Link) Sharjah Warriors Capri Global UP Warriorz Desert Vipers International Owners No IPL Link Indian owned teams have not opted for Pakistani players except Desert Vipers who have selected Pakistan players on more regular basis. Major League Cricket (MLC): Strong Indian Presence in USA MLC Teams Owned By IPL Team Connection MI New York Reliance Industries Mumbai Indians LA Knight Riders Knight Riders Group Kolkata Knight Riders Texas Super Kings India Cements Chennai Super Kings Seattle Orcas GMR Group Delhi Capitals San Francisco Unicorns Private Investors No IPL Link Washington Freedom Private Investors No IPL Link Four of the six teams are owned by IPL franchises. This is again clear indication of how they are dominating world cricket. Also Read | Sikandar Raza Breaks Rohit Sharma’s World Record, Creates History in T20 World Cup 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL): Indian Owners Control Half the Teams CPL Teams Owned By IPL Team Connection Trinbago Knight Riders Red Chillies Group Kolkata Knight Riders Barbados Royals Royals Sports Group Rajasthan Royals Saint Lucia Kings KPH Dream Cricket Punjab Kings The Hundred: Indian Companies Expanding in England The Hundred Teams Owned By IPL Team Connection Manchester Super Giants RPSG Group Lucknow Super Giants MI London Reliance Industries Mumbai Indians Southern Brave GMR Group Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Leeds Sun Group Sunrisers Hyderabad This is consistent with what these teams have been doing in other leagues as well. These teams will be participating in the upcoming auction. It is being said that Pakistani players may not attract much interest from these teams. Patterns Seen in Several Leagues This is not the first incident of this type. Similar pattern has been observed in other leagues like SA20, ILT20, and many others. The IPL franchise owners own a very strong international network now. They have teams in several countries. They will have more say in selecting players for their teams. There have always been political tensions and conflicts between India and Pakistan. It has been so because of which Pakistani players have not been featured in the IPL since 2008. Now this pattern has emerged in the leagues they owned teams in. In some other leagues, players from other countries have also played their part. Notably, Kolkata Knight Riders parted ways with Bangladesh pacer Mustfizur Rehmaan in January 2026 after receiving directions from the Indian cricket board. All these incidents clearly demonstrate how cricket can sometimes be taken as a reflection of politics. Also Read | No Pakistan Cricketers in The Hundred 2026 Auction as IPL-Linked Teams Enforce Shadow Ban IPL Franchise Owners Now Top the List in Franchise Cricket across the Globe At present, IPL franchise owners are top owners in cricketing world in franchise league cricket: India (IPL) South Africa (SA20) UAE (ILT20) USA (MLC) Caribbean (CPL) England (The Hundred) This has enabled them to build successful brands and a large number of fans. On the contrary, this may also initiate new debates about fair play, justice, and player opportunities. Thus, Pakistani players are still the best short, format cricketers but their representation in those leagues connected with IPL franchise owners remains sparse. The auction in next month would explain this connection once more.