The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to exclude WAPDA and Sahir Associates from the 2026-27 domestic season.

Official Reason Behind the Decision

According to the board, the two departments failed to meet the requirements set out in regulations introduced in June. This step means both sides will not feature in the upcoming domestic competitions starting from that season.

Details of the Exclusion

The announcement confirms that WAPDA and Sahir Associates were unable to comply with the new rules. The board made the decision based solely on this non-compliance.

WAPDA and Sahir Associates will therefore miss out on participation in all domestic events during 2026-27.

The board said the two departments were unable to comply with the regulations it introduced in June.

Impact on Domestic Structure

This exclusion directly affects the teams’ involvement in the domestic calendar. Fans following Pakistan domestic cricket will notice the absence of these sides in the fixtures from the 2026-27 season onwards.

The regulations were put in place earlier in the year, and the inability to follow them has led to this outcome for the two departments.

• WAPDA removed from 2026-27 domestic season
• Sahir Associates removed from 2026-27 domestic season
• Reason: non-compliance with June regulations

The PCB’s move ensures that only departments meeting the updated standards will continue in the competition structure.