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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi Among Pakistan Players To Feature in Second Edition Of ILT20

image-lkun2s2dShaheen Afridi is currently playing in The Hundred [Source: Twitter]

In a massive boost for the UAE-based International League T20 (ILT20), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has permitted its players to feature in the second edition of the cash-rich tournament.

The second edition of the Emirates Cricket Board-run competition will take place between January 13 and February 12, 2024. The PCB did not allow the national players to participate in the inaugural season earlier this year, despite the ILT20 franchise owners offering multi-year contracts to most of them. 

As quoted by Cricket Pakistan, Subhan Ahmed, COO of ILT20, confirmed the development and expressed delight over having Pakistan players onboard. 


Here's what Ahmed said

"It is big news for the ILT20 that the PCB will be issuing [no objection certificates] to its players. We are hopeful of seeing top quality Pakistani players featuring in ILT20 in season two. It will give a boost to the competition, and we are looking forward to it."

"We have had discussions with the PCB about the availability and timings. So long as there are no clashes in terms of their commitments, the players will be made available."

In June, the ECB requested the PCB to accommodate a 10-day window for players to participate in ILT20, which clashes with Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Sources, however, have indicated that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been granted permission by PCB to participate for one week and that other top players will follow suit. Afridi is currently playing in The Hundred 2023 Men. 

Pakistan players such as Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Afridi, Mohammed Rizwan, Imad Wasim, and Shadab Khan remain top draws in franchise cricket around the globe.