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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) to national players participating in the upcoming franchise-based leagues, including the International League T20 (ILT20) and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

The local media reported cold war between team management and Pakistan players over the issuance of NOCs, however, now the dust has settled after PCB issued NOCs. The decision, aligned with the provisions of the players’ central contracts, reflects the PCB’s commitment to the best interests of all stakeholders as well as players.

Notably, a centrally contracted player can participate in only two franchise leagues, other than Pakistan Super League (PSL). Key Pakistani stars, such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Waseem Jr, Faheem Ashraf, and Usman Qadir, are set to showcase their talent in various BPL teams.

Additionally, ILT20 will feature players like Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Mohammad Amir, and Imad Wasim.

Pakistan’s cricketers participating in the ongoing T20Is in New Zealand will join their respective leagues after the series concludes on January 21, 2024.

Sources suggest that NOCs for pacers Ihsanullah, Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Hasnain were withheld, considering the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, players like Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris, and Iftikhar Ahmed face a temporary hold on their NOCs due to their participation in two leagues since July 2023.

Players with existing contracts in ILT20 are exempt from the central contract requirements, given their pre-existing commitments with the franchises.

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