PCB Denies NOC To Pakistan Quick Bowler To Function In The Hundred: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has determined to not grant pacer Naseem Shah the No Objection Certificates (NOC) to play in The Hundred below workload administration, sources instructed Geo Information. The sources knowledgeable Geo Information that after reviewing the appliance submitted by the Pakistan cricketer, the choice to disclaim the NOC has been taken as a safety measure. The sources acknowledged that Naseem’s utility has been dismissed to safeguard him from accidents for the reason that teen options in all three codecs for Pakistan and suffered accidents and health challenges final yr.

Naseem underwent surgical procedure in October 2023 to deal with his shoulder damage. As a result of surgical procedure, he was dominated out of the ICC World Cup 2023, which noticed Pakistan crash out within the group stage.

After his surgical procedure, medical doctors suggested him to relaxation and endure rehabilitation for a interval of 4 to 6 weeks earlier than making his return to the sphere. This damage stored him out of motion for no less than three to 4 months.

Pakistan are set to play essential World Check Championship matches within the coming months. They may interact in a two-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh, which can kick off on August 21.

Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has already hinted on the potential unavailability of star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the sequence.

Shaheen and his spouse Ansha, who acquired married final yr, predict the beginning of their first youngster. Because of this, he may miss the Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh subsequent month.

“Shaheen can miss Bangladesh Check matches resulting from childbirth. We can provide him [some] relaxation if he needs to stick with his spouse until then,” mentioned Pakistan’s red-ball coach Jason Gillespie as quoted from Geo Information.

Other than red-ball cricket, Pakistan will return to limited-over cricket in November in opposition to Australia.