# Pak players in The Hundred & Eng into the Semis....again!

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Podcast: [It’s Not Just Cricket](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-not-just-cricket-6898930)
Published: 2026-02-25T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Azeem and Matt look at the thorny issue of Pakistan players potentially not being selected on purpose for The Hundred - even if it was true, how could it be proven? Would the ECB actually be able to do anything about it anyway? At the T20 World Cup, England march into the Semi Finals courtesy of a truly sensational knock from Captain Brook - despite being nowhere near their best they are now just 2 wins away from glory. Meanwhile, all of a sudden, run away favourites India find themselves in the last chance saloon - could they really get knocked out of this home World Cup before the Semis?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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