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Setback to PCB as ECB bans England players from Pakistan Super League participation, IPL allowed
ECB is confident that this decision will ultimately enhance the quality of domestic cricket.
Updated : Nov 29, 2024, 07:26 PM IST
 "Setback to PCB as ECB bans England players from Pakistan Super League participation, IPL allowed")
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The England Cricket Board (ECB) has recently implemented a significant measure by reportedly prohibiting its players from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other franchise leagues that coincide with the domestic summer season. This decision was made in order to uphold the standard of domestic cricket. While the ban encompasses all franchise tournaments, an exception has been made for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is recognized as the most lucrative cricket league globally, as per a report in the Telegraph.
This ruling could potentially have a substantial impact on English Cricket, as there are concerns that top players may choose to prioritize franchise tournaments over their red-ball careers. Nevertheless, the ECB is confident that this decision will ultimately enhance the quality of domestic cricket.
According to reports, the ECB is planning to cease issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to players for franchise leagues that clash with domestic cricket, unless a player is solely contracted for white-ball cricket. Additionally, players will not be granted permission to participate in leagues that conflict with the Hundred or T20 Blast. The ECB has also prohibited players from engaging in leagues suspected of corruption and from "double-dipping" - transitioning to a new tournament after being eliminated from another competition occurring simultaneously.
This decision has placed players in a challenging position, as franchise leagues serve as a significant source of income for them. The upcoming T20 Blast and Hundred 2025 seasons are set to clash with Major League Cricket, Canada's Global T20 League, and Sri Lanka's Premier League, while the Caribbean Premier League is scheduled to commence in late August.
The PSL 2025 is scheduled to take place in April, raising concerns that several prominent England cricketers may opt to participate in the T20 league instead of domestic cricket. However, these players now face a challenging predicament following the ban imposed by the ECB. Additionally, those who do not participate in first-class cricket will not be permitted to skip domestic white-ball matches in favor of other T20 leagues.
This year, Jason Roy chose to forego T20 Blast fixtures for Surrey in order to compete in Major League Cricket and the Caribbean Premier League. Similarly, Alex Hales opted to miss Blast matches for Nottinghamshire in order to participate in the Lanka Premier League.
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