PCB Overhauls Budget to Boost International Player Pay, Slash Domestic Funding
The PKR 18.3 billion plan shifts funding toward expanded central contracts for men’s and women’s internationals away from domestic allocations.
Overview
- Salaries for centrally contracted men’s players rose by 37% to PKR 1,173.49 million and squad size grew from 25 to 30.
- Funding for domestic player contracts was cut by nearly 34%, dropping from PKR 684 million to PKR 450 million.
- Women’s centrally contracted roster expanded from 16 to 24 with retainers up 121% to PKR 69 million and domestic women’s budget increased by 4% to PKR 37.2 million.
- PCB took over management of 12 first-class grounds with PKR 93.6 million allocated for maintenance and pitch preparation.
- An additional PKR 6 billion has been earmarked for infrastructure upgrades at Gaddafi Stadium, National Stadium and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.