Tensions are escalating between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and national players who are disappointed with the board's decision not to extend their NOCs for the overseas leagues this month.

According to a reliable source within the PCB, some Pakistani players are expressing displeasure with the board's inconsistent policies in granting NOCs for participation in foreign leagues.

Pakistani players who are currently participating in the UAE’s ILT20 2024 and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 had requested the PCB to extend the NOCs to fulfill their commitments before heading back to the country for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024, starting on February 17.

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However, the PCB has firmly communicated that their NOCs will not be extended and they must adhere to the original schedule, which left them frustrated.

The PCB has reportedly directed players, both centrally contracted and non-contracted, to return to Pakistan for pre-PSL activities with their respective teams.

The PCB source revealed, “The problem is that there are different conditions and return dates given to the players which has caused the problems. While the majority of players have to return by February 7, some players can return on the 11th and some even on 16th and this is causing frustration among the players.”

Notably, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Muhammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Shadab Khan Aamer Jamal Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Hasnain, Ahmed Shehzad, and Shoaib Malik are some of the Pakistani players participating in the ILT20 and BPL.

(With PTI Inputs)