According to a report by Cricket Pakistan, many top-level Pakistani players are not happy with the upcoming core contracts that have been offered by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and have denied signing the contracts. After Babar Azam and company. return from their tour to Sri Lanka, the players will reportedly have a chat with new PCB boss Zaka Ashraf.
Updated July 25, 2023 | 11:08 a.m.
Pakistan Players Unhappy With Low Pay Offered By PCB, Don’t Sign Central Contracts: Report
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KEY POINTS
- Pakistan players are refusing to sign their next core contracts according to a report.
- They are unhappy with their salaries.
- Players will meet PCB boss Zaka Ashraf once they return from their tour of Sri Lanka.
At the meeting, the players are expected to raise the issue of salary increases, while demanding insurance for themselves and their families. The report states that they would also demand educational policies for their children and actions from ICC events. One of the main points of discussion, according to the report, will be the approval of No Objection Certificates from the board to play in different franchise leagues around the world.
The report states that unlike other nations, the salary of the players in Pakistan is quite less. It’s also important to note that while the PCB has demanded $25,000 from each player to play in Global T20 Canada, their salary is only $5,000.
The report also states that the Pakistani players’ contracts expired on June 30 and they traveled to Sri Lanka despite not having a contract.
The Pakistani team led by Babar Azam is doing very well in the Test series against Sri Lanka. They have won the first match comprehensively and currently rank first in the 2023-25 WTC points table.
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