India, Oct. 1 -- Drastic measures are being taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board in the wake of Asia Cup 2025, a tournament which saw them lose three matches to India, including in the controversial final. With success on the international stage evading the men in green, particularly in major tournaments but also at the Test level, the cricket board has suspended the provision of no-objection certificates to their players that allows them to participate in overseas franchise T20 leagues.

An ESPNcricinfo report confirms that the PCB has temporarily put a hold on NOCs, with the decision being made the day after the Asia Cup final loss. A notice by PCB chief of operations Sumair Ahmad Syed informed players and their agents of this decision, ...