PCB grants NOCs to three cricketers for foreign leagues

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted no-objection certificates (NOCs) to three national players, allowing them to participate in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Minor Cricket League.

Osama Mir has been cleared to play in the BBL from January 3 to 27, while Anwar Ali and Usman Shinwari have received NOCs to feature in the Minor Cricket League.

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The NOCs for the trio are valid from September 20 to October 6.

Earlier, the Zimbabwe Cricket Board had contacted the PCB to confirm the participation of selected Pakistani players for the Zam Afro T10 Cricket League.

While the PCB gave the green light for the NOCs, it clarified that players involved in the upcoming Champions ODI Cup will not be eligible. Only those not part of the Champions League squad will be granted NOCs for foreign leagues.