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Here’s Every Pakistani Cricketer Playing in Major T20 Leagues Around the World

Barring Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, and pacer Salman Mirza, several Pakistani cricketers have been given conditional NOCs to compete in major overseas T20 leagues. They have been drafted into teams across the ILT20, BPL 2026, and Big Bash League (BBL).

Here’s a comprehensive look at Pakistani cricketers and where they will be playing:

ILT20

Player Team
Fakhar Zaman Desert Vipers
Naseem Shah Desert Vipers
Hasan Nawaz Desert Vipers
Usman Tariq Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

BPL 2026

Player Team
Saim Ayub Sylhet Titans
Mohammad Amir Sylhet Titans
Usman Khan Dhaka Capitals
Ihsanullah Noakhali Express
Haider Ali Noakhali Express
Mohammad Nawaz Rajshahi Warriors
Jahandad Khan Rajshahi Warriors
Sahibzada Farhan Rajshahi Warriors
Sufiyan Muqeem Rangpur Riders
Mohammad Akhlaq Rangpur Riders
Abrar Ahmed Chattogram Royals
Khawaja Nafay Rangpur Riders
Faheem Ashraf Rangpur Riders
Khushdil Shah Rangpur Riders
Akif Javed Rangpur Riders

BBL 2026

Player Team
Babar Azam Sydney Sixers
Mohammad Rizwan Melbourne Renegades
Shaheen Afridi Brisbane Heat
Haris Rauf Melbourne Stars
Shadab Khan Sydney Thunder
Hasan Ali Adelaide Strikers

Meanwhile, young Pakistani all-rounder Maaz Sadaqat has been signed by Janakpur Bolts for the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).

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Each of these players have been issued a conditional NOC by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with the stipulation that the players will prioritize their national duties once Pakistan’s national team scheduled tours take place.

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Sher Alam