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Pakistan Team Central Contract Players List (2024-2025)
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled its list of centrally contracted players for the 2024-2025 cricket season. This system ensures that players representing Pakistan at the international level are compensated fairly and are bound by performance-based agreements. The players are categorized into four tiers—A, B, C, and D—based on their performance, experience, and potential. Here’s an in-depth look at the contract categories, the players under each, and the details of what these contracts entail.
Pakistan Cricket Board Centrally Contracted Players (2024-2025)
| Category | Description | Players | Monthly Retainer (PKR) | Additional Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category A | Elite performers who are senior players and leaders in the team. | – Babar Azam – Mohammad Rizwan | 1.5–2 million | – Full match fees – Significant sponsorship deals – First-class travel – Premium accommodations |
| Category B | Emerging leaders who are vital to the team and considered future match-winners. | – Naseem Shah – Shaheen Shah Afridi – Shan Masood | 1–1.5 million | – 75% match fee bonuses – Business-class travel – Advanced rehabilitation facilities |
| Category C | Key contributors who are consistent squad members with the potential for match-winning performances. | – Abdullah Shafique – Abrar Ahmed – Haris Rauf – Noman Ali – Saim Ayub – Sajid Khan – Salman Ali Agha – Saud Shakeel – Shadab Khan | 800,000–1 million | – 50% match fee bonuses – Economy-class domestic travel – Business class for international tours |
| Category D | Development and emerging players on the cusp of the senior team or promising domestic performers. | – Aamir Jamal – Haseebullah – Kamran Ghulam – Khurram Shahzad – Mir Hamza – Mohammad Abbas Afridi – Mohammad Ali – Mohammad Hurraira – Muhammad Irfan Khan – Mohammad Wasim Jnr – Usman Khan | 500,000–800,000 | – Basic medical coverage – Limited bonuses for domestic performances – Access to training facilities |
