The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a two-year ban on several cricketers on August 9, 2026, for participating in an unsanctioned T20 league in Zambia.
The board stated that the players violated ICC and PCB regulations by joining the unauthorized tournament, which lacked the necessary official clearances for international participation.
This disciplinary action serves as a warning to all contracted players regarding the strict enforcement of rules governing participation in private or unapproved cricket events.