PCB introduces formats-based central contract system for players
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will implement a new formats-based central contract system, moving away from the existing classification that categorized players from A to D. Under the new system, players will be classified based on their specialization in different formats of the game. This change aims to align player contracts with performance and specialization in formats such as Tests, ODIs, and T20s. The PCB has not yet announced specific details regarding the implementation timeline or affected players.
- •PCB to implement a formats-based contract system
- •Players classified by format specialization
- •Moves away from A to D categorization
- 2:29 PMESPNcricinfo — PCB to switch to formats-based central contract system
"The new structure will no longer have players in four categories from A to D, and will be classified by which format they are deemed to specialise in
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