PALLEKELE: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan on Tuesday expressed cautious optimism about featuring in The Hundred amid reports that Indian-owned franchises of the contest may overlook Pakistan players in next month’s auction.

Speaking on the eve of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against England in Pallekele, Sahibzada said that selection decisions were beyond the players’ control.

“It’s not in our hands to decide who will pick us or not,” the aggressive opener said. “Wherever we get a chance, whoever is interested can pick us and we are ready to play in that league.”

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