{
  "id": 16609233,
  "title": "PCB Reportedly Seeks $25,000 to Allow Players Into Nepal Premier League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/pcb-reportedly-seeks-25-000-to-allow-players-into-nepal-premier-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T13:29:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/26/pcb-reportedly-seeks-25000-to-allow-players-into-nepal-premier-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly placed its no-objection certificates (NOCs) for several Pakistani cricketers participating in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on hold. According to ESPNcricinfo, the players' permission to compete has been suspended, despite many already receiving NOCs in the past. The PCB is said to have demanded a fee of approximately $25,000 per player for issuing these certificates, though the report could not independently verify this claim. The eight-team tournament, set to run from October 26 to November 21 in Kathmandu, already has some Pakistani players in Nepal, while others have delayed their travel pending clarification. Pakistan's T20I captain, Sahibzada Farhan, among others, is among those expected to take part. However, Farhan's involvement is uncertain as he has been named for Pakistan's ODI squad for the tri-nation series against England and Sri Lanka, a move that conflicts with his participation in the NPL. The PCB's newly announced central-contract structure, designed to offer greater flexibility for players in overseas franchise leagues, remains unclear in its application. The issue of the NOC fee and the revised central-contract policy raise questions about the PCB's approach to regulating players in international and local cricket leagues.",
  "summary": "The participation of several Pakistani cricketers in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) remains uncertain after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) … Read More The post PCB Reportedly Seeks $25,000 to Allow Players Into Nepal Premier League appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}