Babar, Rizwan in focus: PCB clears NOCs for Pak players, but with a catch

Pakistani cricketers are prioritising national duty over Big Bash League commitments for the upcoming Sri Lanka T20 series in January. Conditional No Objection Certificates from the PCB mandate players to choose national assignments. Key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, slated for BBL action, must now select the Sri Lanka tour, crucial for T20 World Cup 2026 preparations.