Vince, 33, was retained by Karachi Kings ahead of the HBL PSL draft on Monday. The ECB announced in November that it will only grant NOCs - the paperwork required for players to feature in overseas leagues - to white-ball specialists for tournaments that take place during the English season, with the notable exception of the IPL.

Earlier this week it was announced that Captain and star batter James Vince would not be playing championship cricket for Hampshire in 2025.

James Vince to play no red-ball cricket in 2025 but remains Hampshires T20 captain; 33-year-old takes up Pakistan Super League deal; new ECB rules mean only players on white-ball contracts handed No-O

Hampshire’s James Vince to move to Dubai after attacks on family home - The 33-year-old all-rounder had his house and car damaged last year and said his young family were fearful over their safety.

James Vince said last summer he believed the attacks on his home were the result of mistaken identity - but has decided to move abroad with his family after "a challenging year".

James Vince has quit first-class cricket for 2025 in a move that will enable him to play in the Pakistan Super League despite the ECB's new policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs). Vince will continue to lead Hampshire's T20 side but has stepped down as club captain after nine seasons in charge,

Hampshire and former England cricketer James Vince has become the first player to sign a white-ball only contract since the ECB announced its new policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs). His decision comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that players will be denied NOCs for all overseas T20 leagues that take place