SA20 League: Pakistan players SA20 League: Although a little too late, Pakistan Cricket Board has allowed NOCs to Babar Azam & Co for the SA20 League. But as the squads are set and all SA20 teams are owned by IPL franchises, Pakistani stars are unlikely to find any suitors. Earlier, only Azam Khan was roped in for ILT20 but PCB refused to give him NOC. Indian owners also showed no interest in picking Pak players fearing a backlash. Follow SA20 League 2022 updates with InsideSport.IN
Initially, the PCB had decided not to issue NOCs to its players for the inaugural ILT20 League and SA League. PCB cited international and domestic commitments. But with the Pakistan and West Indies boards agreeing to postpone a T20 series the board has changed its stance.
SA20 League: After ILT20 snub, Pakistani players get NOC for inaugural SA T20 league, but Indian owners unlikely to pick any, Follow LIVE Updates
The T20 series against the West Indies was scheduled in January 2023 but will now be held in early 2024. “Centrally contracted and non-contracted players can now make themselves available for the SA league and also other leagues being held during this time frame except the Emirates league,” an official source told PTI.
Can Pakistan players play in SA20 League? Cricket South Africa has changed its stance and has allowed a wildcard player for each team outside auction. With the squads ready following the auction, franchises can still pick one player each. But Indian franchises are unlikely to pick any Pakistani players considering the backlash it may face in India.
SA20 League: After ILT20 snub, Pakistani players get NOC for inaugural SA T20 league, but Indian owners unlikely to pick any, Follow LIVE Updates
No Pakistani player was allowed to take part in the auction. Most of the teams in the SA league are owned by Indians and the same is the case in the Emirates league. The source said players can also sign up for the Bangladesh Premier League if they are takers for them.
Two Pakistani youngsters, Azam Khan and Muhammad Hasnain were approached by a franchise not owned by Indians in the ECL but the board refused to give them NOCs as it has made it a policy that none of its players will play in the ECL.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has also not given any clearance to its players to take part in the Emirates or SA leagues.
SA20 League: After ILT20 snub, Pakistani players get NOC for inaugural SA T20 league, but Indian owners unlikely to pick any, Follow LIVE Updates
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