After dropping him from ICC World Twenty20 side, PCB has now barred Shoaib Akhtar from national T20 tournaments too.

A PCB official said they have informed the Islamabad Cricket Association that the fast bowler would be in violation of his central contract if he played in the national event despite a medial advice that he needs to rest for 10 to 12 days to recover from a skin infection.

Shoaib, who was dropped from squad last week on fitness grounds, had intended to take on the authorities by leading the Islamabad team in the national championship.

"The board has sent us the medical report and copy of the central contract which states a player playing against medical advice can be fined," Shakil Sheikh, president of the Islamabad association, said.

Shaoib was in Karachi on Sunday for a function but he refused to comment on the issue though he admitted that being pulled out of the ICC World T20 squad was disappointing.