PCB and Abu Dhabi T10 Organizers Reach Agreement Over Pakistani Players’ NOCs

For context, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Abu Dhabi T10 League organizers have reached an agreement over the issuance of No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Pakistani cricketers.

Key points

• While Emirates Eagles selected Akif Javed, Hasan Nawaz and Ali Raza, salman Irshad was picked by Arabian Aces.
• When the PCB reportedly demanded $25, 000 per player for NOCs, the development follows a similar dispute involving the Nepal Premier League (NPL) last month.
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• A total of 16 Pakistani cricketers were selected by five of the six participating teams in the player draft held on September 30.
• Earlier, ESPNcricinfo documented that the PCB had withheld NOCs and demanded $10, 000 per player, putting their participation in doubt just days before the tournament.

Under the agreement, the league organizers will provide the PCB with compensation and facilities worth up to $200, 000, paving the way for Pakistani players to participate in the tournament starting November 7. Pakistan vs New Zealand Test Series Faces Scheduling Challenge.

For context, the breakthrough came after a number of franchises and players approached the PCB requesting NOCs. The board subsequently discussed the matter with the relevant authorities and considered the requests to reach an amicable solution.

In practice, a total of 16 Pakistani cricketers were selected by five of the six participating teams in the player draft held on September 30.

While Emirates Eagles selected Akif Javed, Hasan Nawaz and Ali Raza, salman Irshad was picked by Arabian Aces. Naseem Shah was drafted by Royal Desert Champions.

While United Tigers picked Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Sufyan Moqeem and Abbas Afridi, UAE Bulls secured Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Khawaja Nafay, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan and Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Although Abu Dhabi T10 organizers submitted NOC applications shortly after the September 30 draft, the PCB reportedly communicated its financial demands only at the beginning of this week. Pakistani Star Players' Participation in Abu Dhabi T10 League in Doubt.

For context, the late demand left franchises facing extra expenses or the possibility of replacing their Pakistani players. Some cricketers were reportedly willing to cover the fees from their own salaries if their franchises refused to pay.

While Hussain Talat and Jahandad Khan continued their participation in the NPL, a number of other Pakistani cricketers returned without playing a match.

For context, the PCB's policy on charging NOC fees for overseas franchise leagues has varied over recent years. When the board sought payments from leagues where it believed opportunities for Pakistani players were not being reciprocated, the matter first emerged around the launch of the International League T20 (ILT20). Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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