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Pakistani Cricketers Face Ban Over Unsanctioned Tournament
5 Aug
Summary
- Several former Pakistani players may receive a two-year ban from the PCB.
- The ban is for participating in the unauthorized Asian Legends Cup in Zambia.
- Some prominent players withdrew after learning the tournament was unsanctioned.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering disciplinary action, potentially a two-year ban, against former national players who participated in the unauthorized Asian Legends Cup in Lusaka, Zambia. The PCB issued a statement indicating that involvement in this unsanctioned event could lead to ineligibility for any cricket-related assignments with the board and the Pakistan Super League for two years. Several well-known former players, including Muhammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, withdrew from the tournament after realizing it lacked official sanctioning. However, players like Imran Nazir, Taufeeq Umar, and Muhammad Irfan competed in matches on July 31. The Asian Legends League 2026, held in Zambia, has been deemed an unsanctioned event by the International Cricket Council and has not been approved by the Zambia Cricket Union. The tournament itself was abruptly ended by organizers on Tuesday.
