PCB clarifies PSL recruitment, transfer rules

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday clarified that there were certain rules for the recruitment, retention and transfer of players in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“In the wake of some recent incidents, the PCB wishes to clarify rules governing the player recruitment and management process, in specific player transfer rules, for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL),” the PCB said on Thursday. “There are only specific times during which teams may trade, retain or release players from the team,” it added.

“All PSL players are signed to a contract that expires prior to the next Draft or the end of the subsequent Retention Window, whichever comes first,” the Board added. “There are three parties who sign the contract, which are the player, the franchise and the PCB. No party may announce this contract as terminated except for the PCB, which may only happen with all parties’ mutual consent and only during the Transfer or Retention Windows,” it clarified.

“No retentions or transfers may be made or announced outside the officially announced windows,” the Board explained.

“It is expected that all players, teams, managements and owners will unequivocally abide by these rules without exceptions,” the Board said.