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PCB Denies NOCs to Top Players for Franchise Leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to refuse No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several key all-format players for upcoming franchise tournaments, citing workload management as the primary reason. Naseem Shah, who was set to earn £125,000 for his participation in The Hundred with Birmingham Phoenix, will be among the notable absentees. Other affected players include Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and Babar Azam, who will not be allowed to play in the Global T20 League in Canada.

The PCB’s decision comes despite the fact that The Hundred and the Global T20 League do not clash with any international fixtures for Pakistan. Instead, the board wants these players to rest and prepare for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 21. This move is part of a broader strategy to manage player workload, as Pakistan’s cricketing schedule is packed from October to May, including Tests against England and limited-overs series in Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

While the PCB is prioritizing national duty, the decision has raised questions about the allowances under the three-year central contracts, which permit players to participate in two overseas franchise leagues per year, provided there is no conflict with international commitments. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hinted at major changes following Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup, though no immediate actions were taken until now.

The NOC rejections mainly affect all-format regulars, with exceptions such as Usama Mir, who was denied an NOC for the T20 Blast but will be allowed to play in The Hundred, and Haris Rauf, who will also participate in The Hundred. This selective approach may lead to discontent among affected players, raising questions about the consistency of the PCB’s policy.

The Global T20 League, awaiting ICC sanction, starts on July 25, while The Hundred begins on July 23. With the PCB emphasizing the need to manage player workload and ensure they are fit for national duty, the decision to withdraw players from non-clashing leagues might lead to further scrutiny and discussions about the balance between domestic and international commitments.

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