PCB introduces new central contract structure with five player categories
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an overhaul of its central contract structure, introducing five distinct player categories. Eligibility for the contracts is limited to players who have participated in at least four Tests, six One Day Internationals (ODIs), or six Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) within the past year. This change aims to refine the selection process and ensure that only regularly featured players receive central contracts. Additional details on the specific categories and their implications for player compensation may emerge in the coming days.
- •PCB has set five categories for player contracts.
- •Eligibility requires four Tests, six ODIs, or six T20Is played in the last year.
- •The change seeks to focus on consistently performing players.
- •More details on player categories are expected soon.
- 4:02 PMESPNcricinfo — PCB set five categories in overhauled central contract structure
"Only players who have played four Tests, six ODIs, or six T20Is in the last year will be eligible for the new structure
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