Pakistan Cricket Board NOC fee dispute threatens Abu Dhabi T10 participation

Up to 16 Pakistani cricketers face missing the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 tournament due to a dispute over No-Objection Certificate (NOC) fees. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly demanded USD 10,000 per player to grant permission for them to participate in the league.

The Abu Dhabi T10 management has reportedly rejected this demand, suggesting instead that players pay the fee themselves if they wish to compete. While some franchise owners considered covering the costs or deducting them from player salaries, these proposals were refused.

Players drafted into various franchises include Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, and Iftikhar Ahmed, among others. The standoff comes shortly before the tournament is scheduled to begin on November 7, 2026. This follows similar recent tensions involving the PCB and the Nepal Premier League, where organizers alleged the board sought significantly higher fees for player clearances.