Pakistan: The process of finalizing national cricketers’ Central Contracts has experienced delays but remains actively underway.

Discussions are ongoing with players across various platforms, encompassing not only the Pakistan Super League but also permissions for other leagues.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is diligently striving to structure comprehensive and acceptable arrangements for these contracts, having extended the expired contracts by a month.

Encouragingly, the Chairman of the Management Committee of the PCB has announced a doubling of contract amounts and a unification of ball categories.

Anticipation is high for the upcoming announcement, showcasing increased match fees and improved arrangements across formats, including a notable 50% Test match fee hike.

Additionally, the imminent announcement of Central contracts for women cricketers adds to the positive momentum in Pakistani cricket.