Web Desk: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 12 cricketers for participation in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 and county cricket.
Spinner Noman Ali has been cleared to represent Lancashire in the County Championship, while several other Pakistani players have received permission to participate in the CPL and other overseas competitions.
Among the players granted NOCs are Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem, Sahibzada Farhan, Naseem Shah, Hunain Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Usman Khan, Moaz Sadqat, Mohammad Haris, Usman Tariq and Usama Mir.
Shadab, Muqeem, Farhan, Naseem, Hunain, Hasan, Usman and Moaz are among the Pakistani players set to feature in the CPL.
The PCB’s decision comes after earlier reports that players selected for the CPL would have to commit to participating in the National Champions Cup 2026-27 before receiving clearance to play overseas.
The domestic List A tournament is scheduled to take place in Multan from Aug. 11 to 18. Shadab, Muqeem, Saim Ayub, Naseem, Usman Khan and Moaz are among those involved with different teams in the competition.
Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris has been cleared for an overseas league from Aug. 7 to Sept. 20. Spinner Usman Tariq has received permission to play from Aug. 8 to 18, while leg-spinner Usama Mir has been granted clearance for an overseas stint from Aug. 7 to Sept. 21.
The NOCs will allow the players to gain further experience in franchise and county cricket while continuing to remain available for Pakistan’s broader cricketing commitments.
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