Retired Petersen denied MCL stint after Lions refuse NOC
Richard Levi, Rory Kleinveldt and Robin Peterson will attempt to play in the MCL without signed NOCs from Cricket South Africa, while Alviro Petersen, who was also denied a clearance, has withdrawn from the tournament
The Lions' CEO Greg Fredericks said the NOC was denied to Alviro Petersen as the franchise felt he was central to their plans during the upcoming fixtures • AFP
Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo's South Africa correspondent