Former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after participating in an allegedly unsanctioned T20 league that was later halted following intervention by the Zambia Cricket Union. Reports say several players faced unpaid travel and accommodation issues and are now facing a reported two-year PCB ban for participating without the required NOCs.
New Delhi, August 8, 2026: A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed to receive full payment and now face a two-year ban from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The players went to Lusaka to take part in the Asian Legends League, a tournament promoted last month. Among the featured names were former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez, wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal, and all-rounder Sohail Tanvir. India’s Ambati Rayudu was originally scheduled to participate but withdrew from Zambia without playing after learning that the tournament had not been sanctioned.
The Lusaka T20 League, which included teams such as Asian Stars, Pakistan Panthers, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, was scheduled to begin on August 2.
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