PCB Chairman Naqvi Orders Review of National T20 Cup Salary Reduction

PCB Chairman Naqvi Orders Review of National T20 Cup Pay Cut Decision

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has directed a review of the decision to reduce match fees for players and reserves selected for the National T20 Cup.

Reports suggest that the fees may be restored to the previous season's amounts—PKR 40,000 per match for players and PKR 20,000 for reserves. Initially, match fees had been slashed by 75% to PKR 10,000 (approximately USD 35) and PKR 5,000 for reserves. However, even the proposed restoration to PKR 40,000 would still be lower than the 2022 rates, where players received PKR 60,000 per match.

The drastic reduction, decided by PCB's domestic department, sparked concern within cricket circles, with fans and analysts questioning whether the PCB was experiencing financial difficulties. However, PCB sources clarified that the cost-cutting measures were due to an increase in domestic tournaments this season, which would provide more earning opportunities for players.

The National T20 Cup is scheduled to begin on March 14, featuring 39 matches across Faisalabad, Lahore, and Multan. The final will be held in Faisalabad on March 27. Notably, several top Pakistani international players will miss the tournament as they are touring New Zealand for a series of five T20Is and three ODIs.