Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan to miss NPL’s opening two matches
Summary
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan will miss Karnali Yaks’ first two Nepal Premier League matches after the Pakistan Cricket Board asked the franchise to send him back. The board has reportedly put NOCs for Pakistani players on hold, casting doubt over several cricketers’ participation in the tournament.
Key Points
- Sahibzada Farhan is expected to return to Pakistan and will miss Karnali Yaks’ opening two NPL matches.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly put no-objection certificates for Pakistani players on hold and sought about $25,000 per player from NPL franchises.
- Several Pakistani cricketers in the NPL, including Hussain Talat, Haider Ali and Hasan Ali, are awaiting clarity on whether they can participate.
- The third edition of the Nepal Premier League begins on Monday at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
