PCB announces major salary hike for domestic cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a substantial salary increase for domestic cricketers as part of its Men’s Domestic Cricket Season 2024-25 plans.

This development, unveiled on Monday, marks a significant upgrade in player earnings and is set to impact 150 domestic players, alongside centrally contracted cricketers.

The upcoming season, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 5, 2025, will feature 261 matches across eight senior men's tournaments.

The PCB's new contract structure is designed to recognise and reward top-performing players over the past three years, ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package.

The revamped contracts are divided into three categories:

• Category 1: 40 players will receive PKR 550,000 per month.

• Category 2: 50 players will earn PKR 400,000 per month.

• Category 3: 60 players will be paid PKR 250,000 per month.

This is a notable increase compared to the previous season, where domestic contracts ranged from PKR 50,000 to PKR 300,000.

In addition to higher salaries, players will enjoy increased match fees, with PKR 200,000 for red-ball cricket, PKR 125,000 for 50-over games, and PKR 100,000 for T20 matches.

This marks a significant jump from the last season’s fees, which were PKR 80,000 for red-ball and PKR 40,000 for white-ball cricket.

The PCB’s initiative reflects its commitment to supporting domestic cricket and providing better financial security for players.

By enhancing player compensation, the PCB aims to foster greater competition and elevate the standard of domestic cricket in Pakistan.