Cevno
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Don't think it has that much to do with sentiment tbh. The whole situation from every angle is unclear whether it be the PCB, BCCI or the Indian government.IIRC Pakistani players were up for auction last year too but were not bid for. So not really a government issue but the sentiment was against picking Pakistani cricketers.
And the Franchisees don't want to take a punt on something that has no clarity.