Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and players are said to have reached an agreement over next year’s long-running central contract dispute. These negotiations have been going on for a long time, as senior players had specific demands, including increased salaries and the possibility of NOC playing in franchise T20 leagues around the world.
According to various sources, Pakistan’s chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq agreed to a mutual agreement to resolve the dispute after the players raised concerns about certain core contract clauses. He is said to have played an important role. PCB is expected to announce details of the new agreement soon.
Babar Azam shared his views on the new contract and said that negotiations are currently underway. The Pakistan captain is confident that everything will be fine as the Pakistan Cricket Board will work in the best interest of the players.
“As far as the contract is concerned, it is still being negotiated, but we are confident that it will work out as the PCB always keeps our interests in mind,” Babar Azam said.
It is important to remember that the previous central agreement expired on June 30th and the terms were finalized after a one month extension. The cricketers’ outstanding salaries will be resolved under the revised terms of the new contract.
Pakistan’s star players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are expected to earn a whopping 4.5 million rupees per month, which is four times more than last year.
Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are in Category A and the players play in all formats. Category B players are expected to receive his P3 million, while category C and D players will receive his P1.5 million from P750,000.
The main topic during the contract extension was the participation of Pakistani players in overseas franchise leagues. The PCB has accepted the players’ request to allow them to participate inT20leagues with some leagues. Requirements for Pakistani team participation in international matches.
Pakistani players will receive a significant increase in new central contracts as franchise leagues spring up around the world, according to reports. The PCB understands that certain players are more focused on competing in the league, securing lucrative contracts, and participating in the league, and that is the reason for the increase in players.
