No Ramzan cricket tournaments NOCs this year due to coronavirus: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided against issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to any Ramzan tournaments this year due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have been approached by some organisers seeking clarification on the PCB’s NOC policy for Ramzan cricket. At this time it is appropriate we follow our overarching policy which states that organised cricket in Pakistan will remain suspended until normalcy returns to society. In this background, the PCB will not issue any NOCs for Ramadan cricket," the board said in a press release.

“These are unprecedented, tough and challenging times for the world as all economic and sporting activities have come to a standstill with sole focus being on health and safety of the people. The PCB strongly urges organisers and cricketers to religiously follow all precautionary measures, including remaining indoors, maintaining social distancing and avoiding gatherings."

While the PCB has made its stance official, the organisers of Ramzan tournaments, too, were themselves unlikely to stage any tournaments this season.

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