Goa, Nov. 5 -- With the tournament set to begin on November 7, the PCB communicated the fee requirement just days ahead of the event. Although NOC applications were submitted following the September 30 draft, teams and players were left scrambling by the sudden financial requirement. Tournament organizers have declined to cover the fee, pushing players to explore paying out-of-pocket or forcing teams to search for replacements.

This standoff follows a similar situation with the Nepal Premier League (NPL), where the PCB sought USD $25,000 per NOC, resulting in most Pakistani players pulling out. PCB officials defend the levy on leagues that offer minimal reciprocal player benefit to the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Under the PCB's update...