PCB's Controversial Cost-Cutting: Cricketers' Fees Drastically Reduced

The Pakistan Cricket Board has significantly reduced match fees for domestic cricketers, stirring debate about the organization's financial management. Players' fees for the National T20 Championship have been cut from 100,000 to 10,000 rupees. Simultaneously, expenditures on stadium upgrades and executive salaries remain high, raising concerns about budget priorities.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken drastic cost-cutting measures, sparking controversy by slashing domestic cricket players' match fees from 100,000 to 10,000 rupees for the National T20 Championship, scheduled to begin March 14.

Players, already concerned over their fees, also face reduced facilities, such as accommodation and travel. Simultaneously, the PCB fails to clear outstanding payments from the past season for players and umpires and has not implemented a promised annual pension increase for former Test cricketers.

Meanwhile, the PCB continues to allocate significant funds to executive salaries and infrastructure projects, with mentors earning millions monthly and stadium upgrades costing 1.8 billion rupees. This stark contrast in spending has drawn criticism of the board's financial priorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)