3 T20 leagues in a week for Mohammad Amir as PCB denies NOCs to top cricketers

Mohammad Amir has had a whirlwind schedule recently, participating in three different T20 competitions in under a week.

Amir played five games for the Derbyshire Falcons in the T20 Blast following his participation in the T20 World Cup 2024 for Pakistan. His stay in the UK was extended when he was recruited by the Oval Invincibles for their opening match in The Hundred 2024 against Birmingham Phoenix.

Spencer Johnson, originally slated to join the Invincibles, was delayed due to commitments with Major League Cricket, leading to Amir’s inclusion for a single game. Amir excelled, delivering 10 dot balls in his 15-ball spell and taking 2-7, contributing to the defending champions’ strong start.

After completing his one-match deal in The Hundred, Amir traveled to Canada for the Global T20 Canada, joining the Vancouver Knights. He made his debut in this year’s tournament two days after his performance in London but was dismissed for a duck when the Knights batted first. He bowled two overs, giving away seven runs, as the Toronto Nationals chased their target with more than five overs to spare.

In his second outing for Knights, he picked up a wicket, while conceding 24 runs in four overs against Bangla Tigers Mississauga.

Meanwhile, the PCB has denied No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to other Pakistani international players, including Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, preventing them from participating in the GT20.