ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 13 cricketers, allowing them to participate in the upcoming Global Super League, officials confirmed.
According to reports, Mohammad Haris, Shahab Khan, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, and Farhan Yousaf, have been granted NOCs to play in the global franchise league.
Additionally, Shaamil Hussain, Mehran Mumtaz, Usman Khan, and Ali Shabbir, among others, have also been cleared to play in the event.
Furthermore, Maaz Sadaqat has been given a NOC by PCB to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
The Global Super League 2026 will reportedly include the participation of players from different countries with the franchise league playing T20 cricket matches.
As per the information available, PCB regularly provides NOCs to the contracted players to compete in international leagues depending upon their availability.
Big Relief for Pakistan Players as PCB Announces Major Pay Raise
Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved an increase in match fees for national team players as part of a series of landmark decisions aimed at strengthening the country’s cricket structure.
The decisions were made during the 84th meeting of the PCB Board of Governors, chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The board unanimously approved the surplus budget for the 2026–27 financial year as well as the budget for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Among the key decisions, the board approved a significant increase in funding for domestic cricket, raising the allocation from Rs3 billion to Rs4 billion. It also endorsed a new central contract framework and payment structure for national players, along with higher match fees for the Pakistan men’s team.
Domestic cricketers received the biggest financial relief under the new budget. Match fees for Quaid-e-Azam Trophy players have been increased from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000, while reserve players will now earn Rs50,000 per match, up from Rs15,000.
The PCB also approved an increase in the minimum salary for regional ground staff to Rs42,000 per month.
To improve cricket infrastructure, the board allocated Rs6.7 billion for the upgrade of the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi and other venues across the country. Funding was also approved to activate 12 additional cricket grounds nationwide.
The Lahore High Performance Centre will receive new biomechanics equipment to assess players’ fitness and bowling actions, while dedicated funding has also been approved for women’s One-Day and T20 tournaments as part of efforts to promote women’s cricket.
During the meeting, Chief Financial Officer Javed Murtaza presented a detailed briefing on the new budget, after which the Board of Governors ratified the decisions taken in the previous meeting.
