Pakistan Cricket Board Refuses to Extend NOCs

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen not to extend No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for national cricketers, restricting their participation in international leagues. This decision has led to frustration among players involved in ongoing T20 leagues such as UAE ILT20 and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. Despite player requests for NOC extensions, the PCB has decided against expanding their issuance, causing players who are not part of the national team to be called back. The PCB has sent a message to the players that the NOC issued has not been extended further, and has restricted player participation until February 7, despite the Pakistan Super League (PSL) starting on February 17. The PCB's decision has led to calls for a uniform policy and for players not included in the national teams to be allowed to play more.