The PCB recently expanded central contracts from 79 to 90 players, citing a goal to develop talent and encourage young cricketers. However, the cricket board reduced in-hand pay for players instead of improving financial security, with several leaving the system within two years due to inadequate earnings.
The PCB has reduced women’s match fees from PKR 25,000 to PKR 20,000 without any public announcement. This came after criticism of the board for slashing domestic men’s cricketers' match fees by 75% during the National T20 Cup.
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Pakistan's international players, like Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz, despite being key members of the national team, were left out of central contracts and placed on domestic contracts instead. The PCB delayed issuing central contracts by 10 months, while domestic contracts were nearly nine months late.
Players can only compete for a maximum of 31 days per season across three domestic tournaments. Even if they participate in every match and reach the finals, their total earnings—including retainers and match fees—amount to just PKR 1,040,000 (USD 3,700).
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