Babar Azam was hit hardest by Pakistan’s latest crackdown. In a shocking move, the Pakistan Cricket Committee (PCB) has suspended all certificates of objection (NOC) that allow Pakistani players to participate in the T20 league overseas. Big Bash League 2025-26 (BBL 2025-26) Australia.
The PCB decided a day after Pakistan crushed a five-wicket defeat to India in the Asian Cup 2025 final in Dubai. Although no official reason for this move is provided, the PCB is said to want all players to focus on domestic competition and national priorities.
Shumaa Ahmad Sayed, Chief Operating Officer of Pakistan’s Cricket Committee, issued a notice on September 29, pending all NOCs issued to Pakistani players until further orders were placed from Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, leaving players and agents uncertainty about the availability of the T20 league overseas.
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Babar Azam’s biggest loser as PCB stops all NOCs for overseas T20 leagues
According to notification to players and their agents, “All player certificates of objection (NOC) regarding participation in leagues and other international tournaments, with the approval of the Chairman’s PCB, this will be put on hold until further orders.”
Details regarding possible exemptions, suspension periods, or overseas league NOCs remain unknown. It appears that PCB has taken this tough step to punish players. Asian Cup 2025 The ultimate loss to India, but that was the case. Babar Azam Who was the biggest loser?
Babar Azam has already been out of Pakistan’s T20I set-up for nearly a year, and even the board tried to bring him back to the team midway through the tournament, but organizers denied the request. Having already lost the spot on Pakistan’s T20I side, he was also blocked to join the franchise league.
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Currently, in the Asian Cup trophy drama, PCB has closed the door to the participation of top players in franchise leagues around the world. That’s what BCCI has been doing for about 20 years. This decision will have a direct impact on several well-known players, including Babar Azam. Mohammad Rizwanand Shaheen Afridi.
They were scheduled to play in the upcoming Big Bash League 2025-26 (BBL 2025-26). Additionally, 18 Pakistani cricketers, including Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, have been finalists for the ILT20 auction to be held in the UAE on October 1st.
Timing is particularly important, with the Quaid-e-azam Trophy, Pakistan’s leading country-leading tournament, scheduled to begin in October after being delayed from September 22nd.
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Babar Azam prepares for South Africa’s tests at the NCA
Babar Azam has already participated in the NCA’s special red ball camp for the upcoming test series against South Africa. Meanwhile, Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Salman Agaand Shaheen Shah Afridi will be taking part in the NCA camp on October 4th.
The PCB also nominated a team of 18 for a two-match, two-match Test series at home against South Africa.
They name three non-players on the team, including spin bowling all-rounder Asif Afridi, left-arm wrist spinner Faisal Akram and wicketkeeper Butter Rohail Nazir. Shan Masood continues to lead the test team.
The squad also features Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafik, Babar, Imam ul Haq, Kamran Gram, Kururam Shazad, Rizwan, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Saud Sheikh and Shaheen.
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