LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a no-obligation certificate (NOC) to four Pakistani players who are willing to represent their respective teams to participate in overseas leagues in the 2026 season.
Among the prominent names, Subyan Mukeem, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir have been given permission to feature in Vitality T20 Blast 2026.
Sufiyan’s availability is limited to May 22 to June 7, while Nawaz and Usama Mir have extended windows to mid-July and late July respectively, marking their involvement throughout most of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Abbas has been given several NOCs to represent Derbyshire at different stages of the county season.
His stints are spread over a long period of time, from April, May, June and August to the end of September, reflecting a structured workload management approach while ensuring his presence in red-ball cricket in England.
Usama Mir has previously represented Worcestershire in the 2023 tournament and has taken 19 wickets in 11 matches at an economy rate of 7.29, while Nawaz and Subian are set to play in their first Vitality T20 Blast.
It is pertinent to mention that the upcoming edition of Vitality Blast will run from May 22nd to July 18th with Essex taking on Sussex.
Apart from Abbas, the spinners are currently representing their teams in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11th edition, with Subian playing for Peshawar Zalmi, Nawaz for Multan Sultans and Usama Mir for defending champions Lahore Qalandars.