Pakistani cricketers are demanding better contracts

It has been a tradition in domestic cricket in Pakistan that the central contract containing several hundred pages is given to the player and then withdrawn after some time after signing. The players did not even get a copy to consult the lawyers. There was some improvement, and they were given study time. Sources said that Pakistani cricketers have become friends with players from other countries due to different leagues, and they started discussing contracts and other matters among themselves. This made them aware of the difference between their contracts and those of foreign players, and they have decided to speak for their rights.

Foreign boards give a specific portion of the money earned from ICC events to their players, which is not the case in Pakistan. A few years ago, when the daughter of cricketer Asif Ali fell ill, she was paid 40,000 dollars for treatment in America. When he contacted the PCB, he received some money with a considerable delay, and his daughter died on the way. This made the other players feel insecure about themselves and think about their future. The specialty of the current players is to support each other. Therefore, some time ago, the seniors demanded equal compensation for all the players at the time of the contracts, which was accepted by the PCB.

With the current contracts coming to an end next month, the national cricketers want to sit down and work out a plan before then. They want the contracts to contain penalties for serious violations. They also want an education policy along with family health insurance, and they are afraid that if someone’s career ends due to an injury, no one will ask him. They want a proper welfare system and a fair share of the money earned from ICC events. There are also doubts regarding commercial agreements, which the players are keen to remove.

Sources said that currently, the players have no intention of forming their own association, but they sit together in their free time and discuss issues of mutual interest. In this regard, a senior PCB official said that protecting the interests of the players is also their responsibility, and they will accept legitimate demands. However, no one has contacted them for a meeting yet.

A total of 33 players were included in different categories of the red and white ball, and Captain Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi were included in the “A” categories of both formats. The match fee for all three formats has been increased by 10%, and fees for non-playing players were increased from 50 to 70 percent. A special allowance for captains was also introduced.

In conclusion, Pakistani cricketers are demanding better contracts, a proper welfare system, and a fair share of the money earned from ICC events. They want to have a discussion with the PCB before the next central contract to ensure that their legitimate demands are met. The board has a responsibility to protect the interests of the players, and they have stated that they will accept legitimate demands. The current contracts will end next month, and the players want to work out a plan before then to ensure that