The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the new central contract for men’s players, which brings a staggering 202% increase in players’ salaries. This three-year contract is set to run from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, and marks a significant step forward in recognizing and rewarding the country’s cricket talent. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to introduce a revised salary structure for players in 2024. This comprehensive plan aims to provide fair and competitive compensation to cricketers. The new salary system will take into account various factors such as player performance, experience, and seniority.
Pakistan Cricketers Salaries A B C D Category
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is gearing up to enhance central contracts for cricketers, a move that could greatly benefit Pakistani players. Talks have revolved around players participating in foreign T20 leagues, and it appears that PCB is ready to offer a substantial increase, potentially quadrupling the value of top-tier contracts compared to the previous year.
A Category: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi
B Category: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan
Category C: Imad Wasim and Abdullah Shafique
Category D: Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Saud Shakeel, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan
Pakistan Cricketers Salaries A B C D Category Salary
Red/White Ball Contract
- Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi (Category A)
- Hasan Ali (red-ball Category B) (White-ball Category C)
- Imam-ul-Haq (Red-ball Category C), (White-ball Category B)
Red Ball Category Contract
- Azhar Ali (Category A)
- Fawad Alam (Category B)
- Abdullah Shafique, Naseem Shah and Nauman Ali (Category C)
- Abid Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood and Yasir Shah (Category D)
White Ball Category Contracts
- Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan (Category A)
- Haris Rauf (Category B)
- Mohammad Nawaz (Category C)
- Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir and Zahid Mehmood (Category D)
Emerging Contracts
Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Qasim Akram, Haseebullah, Kamran Ghulam , Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Huraira
PCB is awarding 1.25 million PKR monthly to List A players, 937,500 PKR monthly to list B players, and 562,500 PKR monthly to list C players. Emerging category players are getting 300000 PKR per month.
| Players | Retainer Fee (Monthly) | ODI Fee | Test Fee | T20 Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 1.25 million PKR (+ undisclosed Captain allowance) | PKR 25,000 | PKR 50,000 | PKR 15,000 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 1.25 million PKR | PKR 25,000 | PKR 50,000 | PKR 15,000 |
| Hasan Ali | 1.25 million PKR | PKR 25,000 | PKR 50,000 | PKR 15,000 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 1.25 million PKR | PKR 25,000 | PKR 50,000 | PKR 15,000 |
| Azhar Ali | 937,500 PKR | N/A | PKR 40,000 | N/A |
| Faheem Ashraf | 937,500 PKR | PKR 20,000 | PKR 40,000 | PKR 12,500 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 937,500 PKR | PKR 20,000 | PKR 40,000 | PKR 12,500 |
| Fawad Alam | 937,500 PKR | N/A | PKR 40,000 | N/A |
| Shadab Khan | 937,500 PKR | PKR 20,000 | PKR 40,000 | PKR 12,500 |
| Yasir Shah | 937,500 PKR | PKR 20,000 | PKR 40,000 | N/A |
| Sarfaraz Ahmed | 562,500 PKR | N/A | PKR 37,500 | PKR 10,000 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | N/A |
| Haris Rauf | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | PKR 10,000 |
| Mohammad Hasnain | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | PKR 10,000 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | PKR 10,000 |
| Nauman Ali | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | N/A |
| Abid Ali | 562,500 PKR | PKR 17,500 | PKR 37,500 | N/A |
| Usman Qadir | 300,500 PKR | PKR 14,500 | PKR 30,000 | PKR 10,000 |
| Imran Butt, | 300,500 PKR | N/A | PKR 30,000 | N/A |
| Shahnawaz Dahani | 300,500 PKR | PKR 14,500 | PKR 30,000 | PKR |
It will also consider the international rankings and the financial health of the board. This move by the PCB demonstrates their commitment to recognizing and rewarding the efforts of the players. The revised salary structure will not only motivate cricketers to excel but also ensure their financial stability and well-being.
