PCB grants NOCs to Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen and 10 others for June franchise leagues

Pakistan’s top stars have received PCB clearance to play in overseas T20 leagues in June, as part of a 13-player No Objection Certificate list including top names across formats.

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Lahore, 10 June 2025 — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has published its No Objection Certificate (NOC) list for June 2025, highlighting the international commitments of top Pakistani players across global domestic leagues.

Several County Championship 2025 stints feature prominently, with Kashif Ali, Mohammad Amir, Shan Masood, and Hasan Ali among those cleared for action in England. Meanwhile, Mohammad Nawaz and Khawaja Nafay have received approvals for the upcoming Global Super League and Guyana Super League, ahead of their CPL assignments in August.

June 2025 NOC List

  • Kashif Ali – Kent County Cricket Club (1 Apr – 4 Aug 2025)
  • Mohammad Amir – Essex County Cricket Club (26 May – 18 Jul 2025)
  • Shan Masood – Leicestershire County Cricket Club (30 May – 1 Sep 2025)
  • Hasan Ali – Warwickshire County Cricket Club (4 Jun – 30 Sep 2025)
  • Mohammad Abbas – Nottinghamshire (22 Jun – 2 Jul 2025)
  • Khurram Shahzad – Worcestershire County Cricket Club (4 Jul – 27 Sep 2025)

Upcoming July–September Commitments

  • Mohammad Nawaz – Guyana Super League (10 Jul – 18 Jul 2025)
  • Khawaja Nafay – Global Super League (10 Jul – 18 Jul 2025)
  • Mohammad Nawaz – Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 (14 Aug – 21 Sep 2025)
  • Mohammad Hassan Khan – Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 (14 Aug – 21 Sep 2025)

Big Bash League 2025–26 Approvals

  • Mohammad Rizwan – Big Bash League 2025 (14 Dec 2025 – 28 Jan 2026)
  • Babar Azam – Big Bash League 2025 (14 Dec 2025 – 28 Jan 2026)
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi – Big Bash League 2025 (14 Dec 2025 – 28 Jan 2026)

These assignments reflect the global demand for Pakistani players in international leagues and are strategically spaced to accommodate national team schedules. The PCB continues to manage player workloads while encouraging international exposure for its top talent.

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