An undated image of Pakistan cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi (from left), Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam throughout a coaching session. — PCB
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all no-objection certificates (NOCs) beforehand issued to nationwide gamers for participation in abroad leagues, whereas finalising a brand new technique to hyperlink future approvals to gamers’ efficiency.
In keeping with sources, a notification issued by PCB Chief Working Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed learn that each one NOCs for participation in international leagues and tournaments have been positioned on maintain with instant impact and till additional orders. The choice got here only a day after Pakistan’s defeat within the Asia Cup remaining.
The suspension impacts a number of main cricketers, together with Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan and Faheem Ashraf, who had earlier been granted permission to play in Australia’s Large Bash League (BBL).
The PCB sources confirmed that the issuance of NOCs might be performance-based sooner or later and solely these gamers who meet the set requirements in worldwide and home cricket might be eligible to play international leagues.
Gamers failing to satisfy the factors might be required to work on the Nationwide Cricket Academy with coaches to enhance their abilities earlier than searching for abroad contracts.
The sources additionally mentioned the choice goals to make sure that nationwide gamers prioritise their efficiency for Pakistan in each worldwide and home competitions.
They confused that earlier NOCs, together with these issued for the upcoming Large Bash League, now stand suspended pending assessment of the gamers’ current and upcoming performances.
