The Pakistan cricket Board also cited the side’s hectic international schedule to reason for not allowing the stars to participate in franchise cricket
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that it will not provide No Objection Certificates (NOC) for Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi for the GT20 Canada event. The PCB has cited workload management for the the stars, who are deemed as ‘all-format players’, as the reason for the refusal. Additionally, the Pakistan cricket Board also cited the side’s hectic international schedule to reason for not allowing the stars to participate in franchise cricket.
Pakistan denies NOC for Babar Azam and co
As per the press release, Pakistan has refused permission for the trio, keeping in mind that thy will play a crucial role in the remainder of the WTC matches, leading up to the Champions Trophy 2025. Babar, Rizwan and Shaheen are expected to take part in 9 Tests, 14 ODIs and 9 T20Is in the lead up to CT 2025 which will be held between February- March 2025.
The PCB further cited that it was in the best interest of Pakistan cricket that the trio skipped the tournament in Canada. Meanwhile, the board has approved the NOCs of Ifthikar Ahmed, Mohammed Nawaz, Asif Ali and Mohammed Amir.
Indian owner twist!
According to Cricket Pakistan, there is a huge suspicion that a GT20 Canada team owner, who is an Indian, was allegedly involved in some unwanted practice. This is one of the reasons why PCB didn’t allow Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and other Pakistani players to take part in the league. More clarification on this matter is likely to unfold soon.
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