The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly put a hold on issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to players intending to join overseas T20 leagues, following the national team’s loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025 final . Pakistan lost three matches to India, including a highly controversial final.
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, the decision to pause NOCs came the day after Pakistan’s Asia Cup final loss. PCB Chief of Operations Sumair Ahmad Syed sent a notice to players and their agents, stating that players will not be allowed to play in foreign T20 leagues for the time being.
“With the approval of Chairman PCB, all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players with respect to participation in leagues and other out-of-country tournaments are hereby put on hold until furth