Overview

• The Sept 29 notice from COO Sumair Ahmad Syed, approved by the chairman, places all NOCs on hold until further orders.
• Seven Pakistan players were set for the Big Bash League, with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi among those affected.
• Reports indicate future NOCs will hinge on recent international and domestic performance, with some players required to work at the National Cricket Academy before seeking overseas deals.
• The PCB has released no timeline, criteria or exemptions, clouding participation in near-term events such as the ILT20 auction on Oct 1 in the UAE.
• The pause reflects a move to prioritize national and domestic commitments, including the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and forthcoming home series.