LAHORE: Whereas all centrally-contracted gamers will search NOC for taking part in a most of 4 Twenty20 leagues instantly from the Pakistan Cricket Board, contracted gamers on the home circuit must come by their respective associations for getting the identical, it was introduced right here on Friday.
In accordance with the brand new coverage introduced by the PCB in regards to the issuance of NOCs on Friday, the gamers would get permission on this regard for a most of 4 leagues together with the {Pakistan Super League}.
The coverage was reviewed and permitted by the PCB Board of Governors throughout their 57th assembly, topic to minor adjustments.
“According to the policy, all centrally-contracted players may seek clearance for up to a maximum of four leagues, including the HBL Pakistan Super League,” a PCB press launch said right here on Friday.
“Initial feedback and assessment of [the] NOC requests will come through the International Cricket Operations department and national head coach/team management, who will carry out due diligence with respect to player workload and international commitments.”
As per NOC insurance policies all over the world, the chief government of the Board will then be the ultimate approving authority on the last stage of the method.
“The domestic players contracted by the Cricket Associations will be required to directly approach their respective associations for any NOC approvals in the first instance. Input and feedback will then be sought from the cricket operations department, before moving to the last stage of the approval process,” the press launch added.
“For home gamers, who don’t characteristic in red-ball cricket however are white-ball regulars, it has been made obligatory for them to decide to (nationwide) home 50-over and 20-over competitions with the intention to be eligible for NOCs.
“As per the ICC regulations, both inactive and retired cricketers will require NOCs from the PCB for ICC-approved events. However, the PCB will issue NOCs to players who have been retired for 24 months or more, unless there are compelling reasons which the PCB will have to provide in writing,” says the coverage in line with the press launch.
In the meantime commenting on the NOC coverage, PCB chief government Wasim Khan stated: “I believe this can be a versatile, balanced and complete NOC coverage which addresses as most of the doubtless eventualities that we are going to face.
“We’ve given primacy and significance to participant workload, worldwide and home commitments, however on the similar time it was vital that gamers are given the alternatives to make extra earnings and develop their expertise all over the world.
“I am optimistic that moving forward, all the relevant stakeholders will have clarity and a better understanding of the process. To ensure that we maintain our relationships with cricket boards around the world, once granted, NOCs will only be revoked if there are any injury concerns, or there are international or domestic playing obligations that need to be fulfilled.”
Printed in Daybreak, March 28th, 2020
