Pakistan adopts new formats-based contract system prioritizing data
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Pakistan's cricket board has implemented a new formats-based contract system as of June 15, 2026. This change aims to prioritize data in player selection, significantly reducing the influence of human selectors by 85%. The system reflects a shift toward analytics in player evaluation, showing a commitment to modernizing player management. Details on how players will adapt to this system or its immediate impact on team composition have not been disclosed.
- •New contract system launched by the Pakistan cricket board.
- •Data will play a major role in player selection.
- •Human selectors' influence decreased by 85%.
- •Implementation date is June 15, 2026.
- 5:00 PMESPNcricinfo — What does the new formats-based contract system mean for Pakistan's players?
"The new system will proritise data, reducing the role of "human selectors by 85%"
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