The PCB has approved an increase in match fees for Pakistan’s national cricket team. The decision is part of the new central contract structure for the 2026-27 financial year.
The decision was made during a Board of Governors meeting in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Mohsin Naqvi. Along with player payments, the PCB also approved the surplus budget for the upcoming year.
Under the new payment system, Pakistan’s men’s national team players will receive higher match fees across all formats. The updated structure is aimed at rewarding player performance and improving financial support.
According to reports, Test players will now earn Rs1.5 million per match. ODI players can receive up to Rs750,000 per match. T20 International players will get up to Rs650,000 per match, depending on their contract category.
Players in Category A will receive the highest amount. They will earn Rs1.5 million for Test matches, Rs750,000 for ODIs, and Rs650,000 for T20Is.
Category B players will receive Rs750,000 for ODIs and Rs500,000 for T20 matches. Category C players, mostly involved in T20 cricket, will get Rs500,000 per match.
The PCB also approved major increases for domestic cricket players. The match fee for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy has been raised from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 per match.
Reserve players in domestic cricket will also benefit. Their match fees have increased from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000.
In the same meeting, the board approved financial and administrative independence for the Pakistan Super League. The budget for PSL 12 was also finalized.
The domestic cricket budget has been increased from Rs3 billion to Rs4 billion. This shows the PCB’s focus on improving local cricket development.
Funds were also approved for women’s ODI and T20 tournaments. Regional ground staff salaries were raised to Rs42,000.
The board allocated Rs6.7 billion for stadium upgrades, including the National Stadium and other venues.
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