Domestic Cricketers in Financial Crisis Amid Unpaid Salaries, Reports Reveal
A bombshell report circulating on social media has once again exposed the deepening issues within Pakistan’s domestic cricket scene. According to the report, domestic cricketers have been left in financial turmoil, with their central contracts and salaries remaining unpaid for eight months under the administration of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Financial Struggles of Domestic Cricketers
Players from across the country, who play a crucial role in Pakistan’s cricket ecosystem, are struggling to make ends meet. Many are unable to cover basic expenses like school fees, rent, and household bills due to the ongoing payment delays. This prolonged embargo on payments has left the players in a precarious situation, undermining their financial stability.
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PCB’s Neglect and Growing Criticism
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), despite promising to stabilize domestic cricket after bringing back department cricket, has faced growing criticism for its alleged negligence in paying players. Under normal circumstances, players are assured a steady income from their contracts for competing in major domestic tournaments, including the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and President’s Cup. However, the delay in payments has left these players without a safety net, resulting in a deepening financial crisis.
Disparity in Payments
The PCB has reportedly paid hefty sums to team mentors for organizing various tournaments such as the Regional Inter District Sr, Champions One-day Cup, and Champions T20 Cup. In stark contrast, the actual players, the backbone of these tournaments, have been deprived of their dues, causing frustration among the cricketing community.
Impact on Relations and Future Tournaments
As the 2025 domestic cricket schedule has been announced, the ongoing salary crisis could further sour relations between the PCB and domestic cricketers. The players’ dissatisfaction could potentially have long-term consequences for Pakistan’s cricket ecosystem, affecting the morale and performance of the talent that forms the foundation of the sport in the country.
This financial crisis, under Mohsin Naqvi’s leadership, has cast a shadow over the PCB’s commitment to the welfare of domestic players and has sparked widespread concern across the cricketing world.
