In a significant breakthrough for Pakistan cricket fans, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have been formally signed up as replacements for The Hundred 2025, for the Northern Superchargers. This follows widespread rumors that Pakistani players were being excluded from the competition due to the influence of newly joined Indian investors.
The signing of the pair is a significant milestone and ensures that The Hundred remains accessible to all international cricketers, irrespective of geopolitics.
Northern Superchargers Sign Mohammad Amir & Imad Wasim
Replacing:
Mohammad Amir replaces Ben Dwarshuis (out for the season with international obligations)
Imad Wasim replaces Mitchell Santner (out for two games)
The Superchargers are now moving into new hands in the Sun Group, an Indian media group that will assume operational control from October 1, 2025. Against fears, the shift confirms Pakistani players are still welcome in The Hundred.
Pakistani Players Initially Ignored in The Hundred Draft
When no Pakistani men’s players were selected in the March 2025 draft, there was speculation about their omission, particularly in light of past seasons.
But the impact of ownership switches on nationality-based player selection was ruled out earlier this year by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
“Worry won’t be happening here,” ECB CEO Richard Gould had said in February, answering fears about Indian investor control over team selections.
The initial snubbing can also be attributed to:
Pakistan’s packed white-ball calendar (tour of West Indies & UAE tri-series)
Recent T20I form slump
Last-gasp withdrawals in 2024 by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah
Ben Stokes Returns as a Mentor
Although Ben Stokes sat out during The Hundred 2025 playing stint due to shoulder rehab, the England Test skipper will remain in proximity of the Northern Superchargers’ camp in a mentor role.
“I won’t be playing, but I’ll be knocking about,” Stokes replied. “No pen or notebook — I just want to give my time to the lads as I rebuild.”
Stokes teams up with Andrew Flintoff and Harry Brook to provide support to team morale during the competition.
Other Top Replacement Signings in The Hundred 2025
Several other sides in The Hundred have also finalized replacement signings ahead of the 2025 season start:
London Spirit
John Simpson stands in for Jamie Smith (rested)
Dan Douthwaite stands in for Ollie Pope (rested)
Manchester Originals
Mark Chapman stands in for Rachin Ravindra (international duty, August 6–13)
Farhan Ahmed stands in for Marchant de Lange (injured, full tournament)
Amuruthaa Surenkumar stands in for Ella McCaughan
Northern Superchargers
Imad Wasim (August 7-10) and Mohammad Amir join in place of Mitchell Santner and Ben Dwarshuis, respectively
Trent Rockets
Akeal Hosein stands in for George Linde (August 10-14, international duty)
When Will Mohammad Amir & Imad Wasim Feature in The Hundred?
Imad Wasim will appear between August 7-10
Mohammad Amir is likely to feature in the whole season in Dwarshuis’s place
Their availability makes Pakistani representation in The Hundred 2025 not just intact but possibly game-changing for the Superchargers.
What Amir’s Signing Means for The Hundred
Mohammad Amir’s addition to The Hundred is not merely a team update, it’s a statement. It asserts the league’s global credibility, expresses faith in diversity, and signals the return of top Pakistani cricketers to one of the world’s most innovative white-ball leagues.
Cricket enthusiasts can expect Amir’s swing wizardry and Imad’s all-rounder abilities, as The Hundred keeps pushing limits on and off the pitch.
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