The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a formal request from the Major Cricket League (MCL) regarding the participation of Pakistani players in the league’s inaugural edition, as per a local media report. In a positive response, the PCB has agreed to allow the players’ involvement, but with a condition attached. The board has requested the MCL management to pay $25,000 for each player’s participation.
The MCL management has sought some time to evaluate and consider this requirement before making a final decision. The highly anticipated six-team MCL tournament is scheduled to take place from July 13 to 30 in Dallas and has already garnered significant interest from renowned players worldwide.
In an intriguing development, Jason Roy, the English cricketer, has relinquished his incremental contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to participate in the inaugural edition of the United States’ new Twenty20 tournament. The ECB has granted permission for Roy to compete in the MCL, given that he foregoes the remainder of his ECB incremental contract. The decision, as clarified by the ECB, will not impact Roy’s selection for future England teams, emphasizing their confidence in his dedication to English cricket.
Roy himself emphasized his commitment to England, stating on social media that he would never “walk away from England.” He expressed having open and supportive conversations with the ECB regarding his participation in Major League Cricket. The ECB approved his involvement in the competition as long as he waived the payment for the remaining contractual year.
The developments surrounding the MCL and the involvement of Pakistani players, along with Jason Roy’s decision, add excitement and intrigue to the cricketing landscape. Fans and players alike eagerly await the final decisions and outcomes, anticipating an exhilarating inaugural edition of the MCL.
