ECB Restricts Player Participation in PSL While Allowing IPL Involvement

The Wales Cricket Board's new policy limits players from joining overseas leagues during the domestic season, with IPL being the sole exception.

The ECB has banned English players from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other overseas franchise leagues that overlap with the domestic summer season.
The policy aims to protect the integrity and quality of domestic competitions like the County Championship, Vitality Blast, and The Hundred.
Players will no longer be allowed to participate in multiple tournaments simultaneously, even if eliminated early from one league.
Exceptions are made for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has been exempted from the restrictions despite its overlap with the English summer.
The decision could impact players' earning potential, but the ECB believes it will enhance domestic cricket and maintain global cricket integrity.