DHAKA — The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted conditional No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several of its players for participation in the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), while ensuring that national commitments remain the top priority.
According to reports, the board has issued partial clearances, allowing players to feature in the T20 league only within specific timeframes. The move is aimed at balancing franchise cricket opportunities with Bangladesh’s preparations for a crucial home series against New Zealand.
A BCB official highlighted the importance of the upcoming One-Day Internationals (ODIs), noting that the matches carry significant weight in the context of World Cup qualification. New Zealand are scheduled to play three ODIs in Bangladesh on April 17, 20, and 23, followed by a three-match T20I series later in the month.
Six Bangladeshi players — Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shariful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan, and Rishad Hossain — have secured PSL contracts. However, their participation will be carefully managed, with some players missing the start of the national training camp, which begins on March 27.
Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been granted a split NOC. He will be available for PSL matches from March 26 to April 12, after which he will briefly return for national duties. He has also been allowed to skip the T20I series against New Zealand and rejoin the PSL from April 24 to May 3 under a second clearance.
Other players, including Tanzid Hasan, Shariful Islam, Nahid Rana, and Rishad Hossain, have been permitted to play in the PSL only until April 12 to ensure their availability for the ODI series. Meanwhile, Parvez Hossain Emon has received a slightly extended NOC, allowing him to participate until April 21.
The decision reflects the BCB’s effort to strike a balance between supporting players in global franchise leagues and maintaining a strong national squad for key international fixtures.
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