Pakistan, June 11 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for several key players, allowing them to join international leagues this summer. Big names like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan are among those cleared to play. This step is part of the board's strategy to balance player workload and increase international experience.

Pakistani players are set to take part in top competitions like the Big Bash League, County Cricket, Global Super League, and Caribbean Premier League. Although Babar Azam's name hasn't appeared in the BBL draft yet, his NOC indicates he will likely be available. Notably, this year's BBL draft on June 19 will mark the first time Pakistani players are eli...