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PCB Faces Scrutiny As Central Contracts Delay Exceeds Two Months
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:15
PCB Faces Scrutiny As Central Contracts Delay Exceeds Two Months
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board has delayed announcing the new central contracts for players, with the previous ones having expired on July 31.
- •Internal sources suggest the hold-up is driven by player resistance to a new policy introducing format-specific deals instead of multi-format retainers.
- •While one official stated the board is not bound to release the names, another insisted the final list would eventually be made public.
- •Similar delays occurred in 2023 due to protracted negotiations between senior players and management regarding financial packages and terms.
Key Questions Answered
The delay past the July 31 expiration stems from potential friction and player pushback over new format-specific restrictions, as players are hesitant to be limited to a single format.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi replaced the traditional tier-based system with a data-driven, format-based contract framework divided into specialized tracks like Test specialists or white-ball formats.
Yes, while the senior men's team contracts remain delayed, the PCB announced central contracts for Under-19 players for the first time following their return from England.
