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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been in hot waters since the team’s dismal performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, which was held in India. Things worsened thereafter as the Men in Green were knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies in June. While the PCB has been criticised severely with the frequent changes in the side, be it in the coaching staff or captaincy, the board has added to the worries as they are yet to give salaries to its players.
Recent reports have revealed shocking details of the Pakistan Cricket Board, adding more to the backlash. As per reports in Pakistan media, the players of the national team are yet to receive their salaries of four months. Not only the men’s team, members of the women’s cricket team are also due to get their pay.
Babar Azam, Md Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi among others yet to receive four months’ salary: Reports
According to reports making rounds on social media, a total of 25 cricketers from the men’s team, including the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and others were awarded the three-year contract, which will be running until June 30, 2026. However, as a result of the team’s dismal performance in the recent past, a report citing Cricket Pakistan has added that the PCB is reviewing the contracts. "Last year, prior to the World Cup, players pressured the board to secure a favorable contract, but the current situation has changed dramatically. They have not received their monthly salaries for four months, from July to October, and have been left waiting despite numerous reminders," the report stated.
The report further added that the sponsorship payments are also overdue. "Additionally, the sponsorship payments for the logo on their shirts have also been overdue for several months," it read.
On the other hand, the Pakistan women’s team, who are currently in the UAE for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, have also been affected with the pay cut. A report quoting Cricbuzz informed that the members of the women’s team, who are on a 23-month contract, are yet to be paid for past four months. “It is a work in progress. As soon as the lists are finalised and approved, contracts will be offered with effect from 1 July 2024,” the PCB said as quoted in a report.
