The Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to provide a significant increase in remuneration to its players, recognizing their talent and dedication to the sport.
In a recent interview with Cricket Pakistan, Chair-man of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Manage-ment Committee, Zaka Ashraf, revealed the board’s intention to open their coffers for cricketers, as he believes the board runs because of the cricketers.
The top cricketers from all three formats, including skipper Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have been offered a remarkable monthly retainership fee PKR 4.5 million each. This marks a substantial increase from the previous contract, where red-ball players were receiving 1.1 million rupees per month, and white-ball players were getting 0.95 million rupees.
Furthermore, the PCB has taken player demands into consideration and is prepared to raise the remuneration in other categories as well. The board aims to ensure that the cricketers are well-rewarded for their skills and efforts, leading to enhanced performance and dedication to the national team.
In addition to this, the PCB is also offering more flexibility to players for participating in interna-tional leagues. A-category cricketers will be allowed to join one T20 league per year, while B-category cricketers can participate in two leagues annually. Category C cricketers will have the opportunity to take part in three leagues per year.
