Overview:
He has been permitted to play in an overseas league, and the NOC is a formality. He will compete in CPL for the first time.
According to a report from ESPNCricinfo, Mohammad Rizwan has signed a contract with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the remaining matches of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 (CPL). The veteran cricketer was not selected for the Asia Cup 2025 and decided to try his luck in the CPL.
League officials hope to confirm his signing in the next 24 hours. He will replace Fazalhaq Farooqi, who will leave the tournament to join the Afghanistan team for the tri-series against the UAE and Pakistan. It is not clear if Rizwan will be a part of the Patriots’ clash against the Barbados Royals on Thursday, August 22.
He has been permitted to play in an overseas league, and the NOC is a formality. He will compete in CPL for the first time.
Pakistan pacers Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi are already associated with the Patriots. Another Pakistan player, Usama Mir, joined the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Salman Irshad play for the Falcons, Trinbago Knight Riders, and Jamaica Tallawahs. Signing a deal with the Patriots means that Rizwan has used the quota of two overseas T20 leagues. The PCB allows the centrally contracted players to play in two tournaments in 12 months.
Earlier, the Melbourne Renegades signed Rizwan for the Big Bash League.