Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and others get NOCs for global leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several top cricketers, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan, for participation in various international leagues.

Babar Azam has been issued an NOC to feature in the Big Bash League (BBL) from December 14 to January 28. Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have also secured NOCs for the same event and duration.

Other notable approvals include Kashif Ali (Kent County), Mohammad Amir (Essex County until July 18), Shan Masood (Leicestershire until September 1), and Hasan Ali (Warwickshire until September 30). Mohammad Abbas (until July 2) and Khurram Shehzad (until September 27) have also been cleared for county cricket duties.

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Additionally, Mohammad Nawaz has received NOCs for both the Guyana Super League and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), while Khawaja Nafi will participate in the Global Super League. Mohammad Hassan Khan and Haris Rauf have also been granted NOCs for upcoming international commitments.