The Pakistan Cricket Board has declined the NOC requests of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 Canada 2024 season. Considering their busy international calendar, including nine ICC World Test Championship matches and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the board has decided to prioritize their workload management and have them available for future contests. However, the board has allowed white-ball specialists Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed and Asif Ali to participate in the event.
Pakistan Cricket Board Denies NOCs for Babar Azam, Rizwan, and Afridi to Participate in Global T20 Canada 2024
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declined the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) of captain Babar Azam, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to participate in the Global T20 Canada 2024 season.
Background
The Global T20 Canada is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket league that was launched in 2018. It has attracted several high-profile players from around the world, including many from Pakistan. In previous seasons, the PCB has allowed its contracted players to participate in the tournament, but this time around, they have decided to prioritize the players' workload management.
Reason for Denial
According to the PCB, the players' busy international calendar, which includes nine ICC World Test Championship matches and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, was a major factor in their decision. The board believes that it is essential to manage the players' workloads to prevent burnout and injury.
Allowed Players
While Azam, Rizwan, and Afridi will not be participating in the Global T20 Canada 2024, the PCB has allowed white-ball specialists Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Asif Ali to take part in the event.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why has the PCB denied NOCs to Azam, Rizwan, and Afridi? A: The PCB has cited their busy international calendar as the reason for denying the NOCs.
2. Which players have been allowed to participate in the Global T20 Canada 2024? A: Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Asif Ali.
3. Why is workload management important for cricketers? A: Workload management helps prevent burnout, injury, and maintains performance levels.
4. What is the ICC World Test Championship? A: It is a two-year international Test cricket tournament involving nine teams.
5. When is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? A: The exact dates have not yet been announced.
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