Pakistan Test Cricketers Get Salary Hikes and Bonuses Under New Central Contracts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced significant financial upgrades for Test cricketers ahead of the 2026-27 central contract cycle, aiming to prioritize the sport’s longest format. The revised proposals include higher match fees, monthly retainers, and performance-based bonuses for players across different categories. The changes mark a shift toward a format-specific contract system, dividing players into three tracks—Track A for Test specialists, Track B for limited-overs players, and Track C for T20 and franchise cricket participants. Under the new framework, Track A players, who focus on Test cricket, will receive a match fee of approximately 15 lakh Pakistani rupees per game, up from the previous 8 lakh. Their monthly retainers are projected to reach around 40 lakh rupees before taxes. Players who compete in both Test and white-ball formats (Track A and B) will benefit the most, with retainers potentially rising to 48-50 lakh rupees monthly. These figures are part of PCB’s effort to incentivize Test cricket, which has faced declining interest in recent years. The revised contracts also introduce performance-based bonuses. For instance, if the Pakistan team wins an ICC tournament, players will receive a 500% bonus on their match fees. Similarly, a 300% bonus is promised for victories in regional events like the Asia Cup. Track B players, who focus on limited-overs formats, will get a monthly retainer of about 18 lakh rupees, while Track C players, primarily involved in T20 and franchise leagues, will receive 12-15 lakh rupees monthly. A notable aspect of the proposal is the decision to keep player names and categories confidential, a first for PCB.#pakistan_cricket_board #mike_hesson #asia_cup #sarfaraz_ahmed #icc_tournaments
