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Tension between the two countries in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks saw the Pakistan government refusing permission to the players to travel across the border for IPL and ICL.
The IPL has already terminated the contracts of six Pakistan players and those affected are uncertain about the financial ramifications.
“Normally the money for which a player has been purchased by a franchise is divided into three equal parts for the duration of a three-year contract after deducting taxes under international and Indian laws,” a senior player said.
“Until now we don't know if we will get any financial compensation for the cancellation of our contracts which is now in its second year,” he added.
It is this uncertainty over their earnings that have forced skipper Younis Khan and other senior players to demand a review of their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board.
“Many players also got in touch with their agents to get them contracts with English counties for the season,” one board source said.
Those plying their trade in the ICL have fared no better as global meltdown have forced organisers to push back the league's starting date which was cut short after the Mumbai terror strikes.
“We had to return home in a rush from India when the ICL was suspended after the Mumbai attacks in early December. Most of us have not been paid our dues and are also awaiting final clearance from the organisers,” a senior player said.
Some two dozen Pakistan players have been affected by ICL's postponement including senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who dumped his international career to join the rebel league.
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