ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) recent overhaul of thedomestic cricket structure spells more money and better playing conditionfor players.
According to reports, the PCB will no longer be awarding central contractsto the players for the domestic season; it will instead be awarding highmatch fees to players taking part in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and theNational One-Day Cup.
Under the new system, 11 players will receive Rs50,000 for a first-classmatch whereas they will be entitled to Rs30,000 for a one-day match.
In a week’s time, a player can earn up to Rs98,000 whereas those who playfor the entire season will be able to earn up to Rs1.3-1.5 million.
Central contracts for the domestic season will be abolished, after severalplayers, despite taking the money, refused to play domestic cricket.
Through this new system, only those players who participate in first-classand one-day matches will be able to earn.
The Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will kick off from September 1 this year with thePCB giving allowance to players for residence and travel.
Sources have also said that chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has requested thePCB to revert to more than one venue for the matches, as changing the venuewill help in judging the players’ capabilities more effectively.