Pakistan Cricket Board introduces new reward plan for players' contracts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a new contract system for the 2026-27 cycle, set to benefit centrally contracted cricketers significantly. Key features include substantial pay hikes, particularly for red-ball players, with match fees expected to rise to approximately 1.5 million PKR. Players in both Track A and Track B will see retainers between 4 million and 5 million PKR. Performance bonuses are also a focus, offering a 500% bonus for an ICC tournament win and a 300% bonus for Asian events. PCB has not confirmed the number of players to receive central contracts or the names of those contracted, which has invited criticism.
- •PCB's new contracts emphasize format-based incentives for players.
- •Red-ball players in Track A expected to see the largest pay increases.
- •Performance bonuses include 500% for ICC tournament victories.
- •Monthly retainers range from 1.2 million to 5 million PKR based on category.
- •Details of centrally contracted players might not be publicly disclosed.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Win an ICC title, earn 500% extra: Pakistan cricket's new reward plan for players
"Pakistan's centrally contracted cricketers are set for substantial pay hikes under the new 2026-27 contract system, with Track A red-ball players to see the biggest increase. The PCB's format-based contracts will also offer attractive performance bonuses, including a 500% match fee bonus for winning an ICC tournament.
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