Poor Performance Puts Pakistan Cricketers’ Big Salaries Under Spotlight

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the national team’s recent poor performance.

Pakistan has dropped to eighth place in T20 rankings. Sources say this has sparked scrutiny over players’ heavy salaries and extra earnings.

Reports reveal that players may receive ICC revenue share for the last time this year. This 3% share was first secured by senior cricketers under pressure on the former PCB management committee. Legal issues have delayed its removal, but it may be excluded from future contracts.

Sources claim players have also not received payments from shirt sponsor logos for months. Currently, these amounts are paid alongside central contract benefits. This delay has further fuelled internal concerns about the financial structure.

The PCB has increased retainer expenses by 37%, raising them from last year’s budget to approximately 1.173 billion rupees. Despite criticism, players’ previous match fees and monthly salaries will remain unchanged under the 2025–26 agreements.

Last year, 25 players were awarded contracts. This year, the PCB is considering adding five more names. The new central contracts are expected to be announced later this month, marking a possible turning point for player earnings.