The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved an increase in match fees for national team players, along with the budget for the 12 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and several major investments in domestic cricket and infrastructure. The decisions were made during a meeting of the PCB Board of Governors chaired by PCB […]
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PCB central contracts review favors rising domestic cricket talent
Pakistan Cricket Board is preparing a new central contracts list as the current three-year financial model approaches its expiry on June 30, while discussions continue over player categories and future salary structure. Officials are evaluating both domestic and international performances before finalizing contracts for the upcoming season starting July 1. Among the emerging names, Test […]
PCB plans major overhaul of central contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing for a significant restructuring of its central contracts for national cricketers ahead of the new contract cycle beginning July 1, according to sources familiar with the development. The current three-year financial model for player contracts is set to expire on June 30. It was introduced in 2023 during […]
Shadab return sparks debate over Pakistan squad
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has raised concerns over the selection of Pakistan’s T20 squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, questioning the recall of all-rounder Shadab Khan while pointing to the omission of in-form domestic performers Maaz Sadaqat and Sufyan Muqeem. Read More: Shadab returns to Pakistan T20I squad against Sri Lanka in January Shadab’s inclusion quickly became […]
PCB announces men’s domestic contracts for 2025-26 season
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the men’s domestic cricket contracts for the season 2025-26. A total of 157 players have been awarded the retainer which is set to run from August 2025 to July 2026. The categories for the domestic contracts have been expanded from three to four and the number of players increased […]
Squads for Pakistan Cricket Cup announced
LAHORE: After the HBL PSL 7, Pakistan Cup also provides a great opportunity for young and talented cricketers to display their skills to get a chance to represent Pakistan in the white-ball series against Australia. Pakistan Cup is all set to commence from 2 March in four cities – Faisalabad, Islamabad, Lahore, and Multan. Besides […]
Imran strikes down PCB’s new domestic cricket structure proposal
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Patron Imran Khan, the Pakistan Prime Minister, has struck down the board’s new proposed domestic cricket structure, insisting that departments should have no role in the game. The PM chaired a meeting attended by PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani, IPC Secretary Akbar Durrani, and other officials. The PCB put together a model […]