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Ben Stokes is expected to face a conflict with the England and Wales Cricket Board over permission to play in overseas franchise tournaments next summer, including the Major League Cricket and Pakistan Super League. The ECB is hesitant to grant No-Objection Certificates for these competitions due to regulations that restrict participation in overseas league matches during the domestic season, especially since Stokes remains registered with Durham. Despite his international retirement and his focus on helping Durham win the County Championship, Stokes’ franchise ambitions are hindered by ECB policies, and Durham is willing to offer short-term contracts to accommodate his plans.
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