Pakistan Grants NOCs to 7 Players for CPL 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted no-objection certificates (NOCs) to seven Pakistan cricketers, allowing them to participate in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. The NOCs are valid from August 19 to September 21, enabling the players to meet their obligations with overseas franchises. The eight Pakistani players signed by four franchises - Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Jamaica Kingsmen, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and Trinbago Knight Riders - will miss a portion of Pakistan's domestic season.

The CPL is already in progress, with matches set to continue until September 20, while the upcoming President’s Trophy domestic competition is scheduled to begin on September 12. The players will depart for the CPL after the conclusion of the National Champions Cup, where Pakistan Gold secured the title by defeating Pakistan Greens by 101 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan Gold's batting display was led by Shamyl Hussain and Saad Khan, who each scored centuries, while captain Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered a remarkable seven-wicket performance. Post their victory, Gold posted an impressive total of 340 runs in their 50 overs, the highest in the four-team tournament. Saad and Shamyl each contributed heavily to the total, while Shaheen Shah Afridi was exceptional with the ball, finishing with the outstanding figures of 7/36 in just 8.3 overs.