Kathmandu, Oct. 27 -- The Nepal Premier League's third season has been disrupted by the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) restrictions on players seeking to compete in overseas leagues. The board reportedly demanded $25,000 from Pakistani cricketers for permission to play in Nepal, leaving franchises uncertain about the availability of seven players they had signed for the tournament.

Pakistan's T20 captain Sahibzada Farhan, who had already arrived in Kathmandu, returned home despite Karnali Yaks being prepared to pay the amount. Chitwan Rhinos, meanwhile, were without any of their Pakistani signings when they faced Biratnagar Kings in Tuesday's opening match. The uncertainty has disrupted team plans and raised questions about how Nepali fr...