Azam Khan and Saim Ayub | Source: X.com
The Pakistan Cricket Board has recently denied Azam Khan and Saim Ayub no objection certificates, which means they won’t be able to play in the Caribbean Premier League. Both were included in the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s policy supports this move, as it limits centrally and domestically contracted players to no more than two overseas leagues annually. This rule aims to manage players’ workload and ensure they remain focused on national commitments.
This came as a major blow, as both Azam Khan and Saim Ayub had been retained by their teams. Their sudden exclusion from the Caribbean Premier League will significantly impact the franchises, considering their strong batting track records in the tournament.
Punishment from PCB for Azam Khan, Saim Ayub
Azam Khan and Saim Ayub, members of the Pakistan National Cricket Team, struggled with the bat in the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite being given chances throughout the tournament, both players failed to capitalise. Azam Khan, in fact, was criticised often for his poor fitness.
