PCB yet to pay salaries of men's, women's team

There is growing unrest within the Pakistan cricket camp over the persistent delay in the disbursement of players' monthly retainers, sponsorship shares, and the announcement of central contracts.

According to a report from PTI, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet cleared payments for the past three months, leaving top players in uncertainty.

"For the last three months the players are waiting for their payments and also an announcement of the central contracts list," said the source, highlighting the growing frustration among the squad.

In the previous central contract agreement between the PCB and players, significant benefits, including salary increases, were negotiated. Players in Category A, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, earn monthly retainers of 4.5 million rupees post-tax deductions. Additionally, they receive a share from logo sponsorships and 3 per cent of the revenues the PCB generates from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

This year, players' share of ICC revenue amounts to approximately 1.53 million rupees each. However, payment delays have created mounting concerns. The report further suggests that the PCB attributed the delay to administrative issues and pending revenue from various sources.