16 Pakistan players unlikely at Abu Dhabi T10 after PCB block

The board sought the fee only days before the November 7 start, after 16 Pakistan cricketers were drafted by five of the six franchises.

The PCB has blocked No-Objection Certificates for Pakistan players unless the Abu Dhabi T10 pays USD $10,000 for each NOC.

Sixteen Pakistan cricketers were picked by five of the six teams in the September 30 draft.

The fee demand was communicated only at the start of this week, with the tournament due to begin on November 7.

Franchises are weighing whether to pay or sign replacements; some players considered covering the fee from their own pay.

Last month the PCB sought USD $25,000 per NOC for the Nepal Premier League, where most Pakistan players did not feature.

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