**PCB Suspends NOCs for Players Participating in Overseas T20 Leagues**
*By Parth Dhall | September 30, 2025, 05:25 PM*
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially revoked all No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players taking part in overseas T20 leagues. The announcement was made by PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed on September 29 and impacts prominent players including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, and others.
### Background and Impact on Players
Many Pakistani cricketers have been regularly participating in various T20 tournaments abroad such as the Big Bash League and the International League T20 (ILT20). However, this suspension of NOCs comes in the aftermath of Pakistan’s heartbreaking defeat to India in the final of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup.
The PCB issued an official notice stating:
*”With the approval of Chairman PCB, all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players with respect to participation in leagues and other out-of-country tournaments are hereby put on hold until further orders.”*
This move is widely perceived as a direct response to Pakistan’s performance in the tournament, aiming to refocus players’ efforts on domestic and national commitments.
### Towards a Performance-Based System
Reports indicate that the PCB plans to introduce a performance-based system to govern the issuance of NOCs. Although the exact criteria remain undisclosed, this new system is expected to tie overseas participation eligibility to player performances.
In conjunction with this, Pakistan’s premier domestic First-Class competition is scheduled to commence in October, having been delayed from its original start date of September 22. This reinforces the PCB’s apparent focus on strengthening domestic cricket.
### Additional Information
Pakistan’s loss to India in the Asia Cup final was a close contest. Despite early success in restricting India to 20/3 while defending a modest total of 146, Pakistan was unable to secure the trophy. Throughout the tournament, Pakistan lost only three matches—all against India—highlighting the competitive nature of the rivalry.
ESPNcricinfo reports that further details regarding the suspended NOCs, including any possible exemptions and the duration of the suspension, are yet to be clarified.
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The PCB’s decision marks a significant development in Pakistani cricket dynamics as the board seeks to recalibrate priorities following the Asia Cup disappointment. Players, fans, and stakeholders await more information on how the new NOC policy will unfold in the coming months.
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