Bangladesh Players Get Partial NOCs for PSL 11 With Conditions
Bangladesh players : The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to its players for the upcoming 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), though with partial availability due to the national team’s home series against New Zealand . The conditional clearances reflect the board’s effort to balance lucrative franchise opportunities with international commitments, particularly the ODI series which holds significant importance for World Cup qualification .
Six Bangladesh players Secured PSL Contracts
According to multiple media reports, six Bangladeshi players have secured contracts with various PSL franchises for the 11th edition, which will run from March 26 to May 3, 2026 . The players are:
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Player Role PSL Franchise Contract Value
- Mustafizur Rahman Fast Bowler Lahore Qalandars 6.44 crore PKR
- Parvez Hossain Emon Batter Lahore Qalandars 6 million PKR
- Shoriful Islam Fast Bowler Peshawar Zalmi Unsold initially, later signed
- Nahid Rana Fast Bowler Peshawar Zalmi –
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim Batter Peshawar Zalmi –
- Rishad Hossain All-rounder Rawalpindi Pindiz 3 crore PKR
Mustafizur Rahman Receives Split NOC
The most significant clearance was granted to experienced fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who received his NOC in two distinct phases :
- First Phase: March 26 to April 12
- Second Phase: April 24 to May 3
This split arrangement allows Mustafizur to participate in the PSL, briefly return for national duty, and then rejoin his franchise Lahore Qalandars for the tournament’s later stages . Notably, he has been exempted from the T20I series against New Zealand as part of workload management .
A BCB official confirmed: “Mustafizur will be available for the ODI series. He will be exempted from the T20I series as we look at other bowling options” .
NOC Periods for Other Players
The BCB has issued clearances with specific timelines to ensure squad strength for the ODIs :
- Player NOC Valid Until
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim April 12
- Shoriful Islam April 12
- Nahid Rana April 12
- Rishad Hossain April 12
- Parvez Hossain Emon April 21
These four players (Tanzid, Shoriful, Nahid, and Rishad) will remain available for selection for both the ODI and T20I series against New Zealand, starting in mid-April . Parvez Hossain Emon’s slightly extended clearance until April 21 indicates he may be considered primarily for the T20I matches .
New Zealand Series Schedule
The international series that necessitated these partial NOCs features a packed schedule :
Match Type Dates
- ODI Series April 17, 20, 23
- T20I Series April 27, 29, May 2
The Bangladesh team’s preparatory camp for this series is set to begin on March 27 . Due to their PSL commitments, the contracted players will miss the start of the national camp .
BCB’s Balancing Act
BCB cricket operations committee chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim explained the board’s philosophy regarding franchise cricket: “This is the policy we are following. We will try to protect our own interests while giving as much flexibility as possible. The PSL is also a good competition, and if our players participate there it will be a valuable experience for them” .
The board has made it clear that players must remain available for the ODI series due to its critical importance for World Cup qualification . Based on ICC rankings, the top eight teams (excluding hosts) will secure automatic qualification for next year’s ODI World Cup, and Bangladesh currently sits ninth, making every ODI crucial .
PSL 11 Tournament Overview
The 11th edition of the PSL will feature an expanded lineup of eight teams, with 44 matches played across six venues, including Faisalabad and Peshawar hosting PSL fixtures for the first time . The tournament opens on March 26 with defending champions Lahore Qalandars facing debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, and the final is scheduled for May 3 at the same venue .
Analysis by Best Pak Mag:
The decision by the BCB to grant partial NOCs reflects a pragmatic approach to the growing demands of franchise cricket on international players. By allowing Bangladesh players to participate in PSL 11 while ensuring their availability for the crucial ODI series against New Zealand, the board has struck a reasonable balance . Mustafizur Rahman’s split NOC is particularly notable—he will be available for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament’s opening and closing stages while being exempted from the T20I series entirely . This suggests the BCB recognizes both the value of franchise experience and the need to manage the workload of their premier fast bowler. The ODI series against New Zealand carries significant weight for World Cup qualification, with Bangladesh currently ranked ninth and needing points to climb above eighth-placed England . By ensuring all six players return for the ODIs starting April 17, the BCB has prioritized the format that matters most for the 2027 World Cup while still allowing their players to gain valuable T20 experience in one of the world’s most competitive leagues. For PSL franchises, this means strategic planning around player availability—Lahore Qalandars, for instance, will have Mustafizur for the first two weeks and final week, while Peshawar Zalmi will need to manage without their Bangladeshi contingent after April 12. This situation mirrors the global trend where national boards and franchises must increasingly collaborate to navigate packed international calendars.
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