Zaka Ashraf hints at adding Abrar, Nauman to Central Contracts list
PCB confirmed a list of 25 cricketers as part of the revamped central contracts early this week
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Zaka Ashraf has said that players who are a regular part of the Pakistan team in a particular format will be added to the list of central contracts.
PCB confirmed a list of 25 cricketers as part of the revamped central contracts and surprisingly Test spinners Nauman Ali and Abrar Ahmed were not part of it. Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was placed in the D category.
While talking to a local news channel, Zaka Ashraf assured that the players will get what they deserve and become part of the list.
"I came to know that few players are not there (in central contracts) and they complained about that," Zaka said when asked by the host about Nauman and Abrar.
"If there is any injustice with Sarfaraz or any other player, there will be redressal," he affirmed.
Meanwhile, the chairman also confirmed that it was the selection committee and team management who decided the list of these players.
Remember, before leaving for the mega event, players and PCB had successfully negotiated a three-year central contacts deal. They have been offered a momentous deal that will include a portion of ICC revenue. Red-ball and white-ball contracts have been merged.
The list of players is divided into four categories with significant increases in monthly retainers. Revenue from ICC will be incorporated in overall monthly remuneration.
Category A (3 players): 202 %
Category B (6): 144 %
Category C (2): 135 %
Category D (14): 127 %
List of players with categories offered contracts:
Category A: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi
Category B: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan
Category C: Imad Wasim and Abdullah Shafique
Category D: Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Ihsanullah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmad, Saud Shakeel, Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood, Usama Mir and Zaman Khan
Players’ match fees will also see a major hike: 50% increment in Test, 25% in ODI and 12.5% in T20I.
Centrally contracted players who are playing domestic cricket will be paid 50% of the international match fee. In addition, players will be allowed to play two foreign leagues in each season.
The three-year tenure of the contacts will have its financial model locked for the term. Player performance however will be reviewed after every 12 months. The previous central contract cycle expired on 30 June and the new deal will be deemed effective from 1 July, 2023.
