International players must play domestic cricket, according to the PCB.

All international players will now have to compete in domestic tournaments, according to a high-level meeting that was presided over by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday at the board’s headquarters.

According to organisers, the decision intends to provide up-and-coming cricket players a chance to play alongside more seasoned pros and close the gap between domestic and international levels.

Naqvi was cited as stating that “playing with international cricket players will groom domestic players and enhance their performance.” “We can only develop the best talent in the nation if domestic cricket has a strong structure.”

In addition to reviewing the plans for the forthcoming home series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, as well as the away tours to the West Indies and Bangladesh, the meeting was attended by Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla, Head Coach Mike Hesson, and T20 captain Agha Salman.

Wahla gave a thorough briefing on the foreign schedule, preparations for the upcoming commitments, and logistical arrangements.

In addition to ordering officials to begin work on the next cycle of central contracts, Naqvi, who has led the PCB since February, emphasised the necessity of a transparent and performance-based system.

According to sources, the new domestic participation policy will probably be reflected in the central contracts, which may contain provisions linking player compensation to their participation in important domestic tournaments.

The board’s dedication to restoring domestic cricket’s legitimacy and competitiveness was reaffirmed by Naqvi. He declared, “We are doing everything we can to improve the structure and bring it into line with the needs of contemporary cricket.”

In the upcoming days, the PCB is anticipated to release a formal statement detailing the schedule for putting the new measures into effect.