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Pak cricketers face 2-year ban over unsanctioned Zambia league
A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after playing in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly did not receive full payment. The Pakistan Cricket Board now faces them…
The Story in Brief
A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after playing in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly did not receive full payment. The Pakistan Cricket Board now faces them with a potential two-year ban, NDTV Sports reports. The players join the league without PCB approval, which violates board regulations.
The Indian Opinion
The PCB's ban seems harsh but understandable. Players knew the league was unauthorised yet joined, lured by quick cash. But the real failure is the PCB's weak grip on freelance players. If boards don't offer enough domestic opportunities, players will chase money elsewhere. The test will be whether the PCB also goes after the league organisers or just punishes the cricketers.
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, sports.ndtv.com (2)
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