The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently sent a strong message to its centrally and domestic contracted players regarding its strict enforcement of the two-NOC policy for overseas T20 leagues. This move comes in the wake of Pakistan’s embarrassing performance and early exit from the T20 World Cup in the United States of America.
As per the policy, all players who sign central and domestic contracts with the PCB are only allowed to obtain a NOC for a maximum of two overseas leagues, besides playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in a year. This rule aims to ensure that players do not overexert themselves and compromise their workload and fitness.
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To illustrate this point, PCB has denied NOCs to youngsters Azam Khan and Saim Ayub, despite them being part of Pakistan’s World Cup squad, to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The board has also informed players that it reserves the right to reject any NOC request if it feels that a player’s workload and fitness are at stake.
Recently, Pakistani leg-spinner Usama Mir was told he had already exhausted his quota of two leagues this year after signing contracts with Vitality Blast and The Hundred in England.
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Mir argued that since he was free of international commitments and there was no domestic event, he should be allowed to play in England, but was informed that this decision lay with the PCB.
Furthermore, the board has cautioned all other cricket boards and their franchises organizing T20 leagues that they will be signing players at their own risk unless they can produce a PCB-issued NOC. This move demonstrates the PCB’s commitment to prioritizing its players’ well-being and team performance over individual desires.
By enforcing its two-NOC policy strictly, the PCB aims to ensure that its players are adequately rested and prepared for international competitions. With a strong emphasis on player management, the board is likely to continue to shape Pakistan cricket’s future success.