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The brawl between the the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) doesn't look like it will stop, especially after the Pakistani board denied NoCs to its players picked for the Nepal Premier League (NPL 2026).
The PCB had asked CAN for $25,000 per player to allow its picked players to feature in the NPL.
Nepal board looks to take PCB to ICC over NoC matter
Amidst all the drama, the Nepal board has reportedly decided to take the PCB to the International Cricket Council over the NoC matter.
According to a report by the Nepal’s Rhinos Army, the top officials in Nepal find the PCB’s conduct “unacceptable”.
“CAN members consider PCB’s conduct unacceptable and are preparing to raise the issue with the ICC as tensions between the two cricket boards continue to escalate,” the report added.
Meanwhile, the CAN President, Chatur Bahadur Chand, has revealed that the PCB tried to threaten the Nepal board by asking for $25,000 per player within 48 hours.
"PCB demanded payment of $25,000 per player from CAN within 48 hours and threatened to cancel Pakistani players’ NOCs if the payment was not made," said CAN President, Chatur Bahadur Chand.
Sahibzada Farhan willing to pay $25,000 to honour NPL 2026 commitment- Report
Among the Pakistani players picked for the NPL 2026 were the T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan, Usama Mir, Hunain Shah, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Hasan Ali.
None of the eight players has landed in Nepal for the ongoing tournament, while the franchises have already started signing replacements.
Chitwan Rhinos, who have three Pakistan-based players in their squad, have already signed Tom Taylor and Dan Mousley as replacements.
Reportedly, the Pakistan T20I captain has opted to fulfil his commitment and join the Karnali Yaks squad after the conclusion of the Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and England, with the final scheduled for October 31.
Apparently, Farhan is willing to pay off $25,000 from his contract fees.
