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PCB BoG increases retainers, match fees in latest domestic contracts

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced to increase in the retainers and match fees in the domestic contracts 2022-23, approved by the Board of Governors (BoG) at its 70th meeting on Saturday.

According to the PCB, the contracts will run from September 2022 to August 2023 and the list of player names will be revealed in due course.

Following Ramiz Raja’s announcement of a PKR100,000 rise in retainers across all five categories following his election as the 34th PCB Chairman last September, the cricket board has again increased domestic retainers.

The most significant difference, however, is in the match fees, which have been enhanced with the goal of luring star cricketers and pushing them to maintain high standards so that they may remain in the domestic contract categories.

As a result, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match fee has been raised from PKR60,000 to PKR100,000, while the Pakistan Cup and National T20 match fees have been hiked from PKR40,000 to PKR60,000, respectively.

Following the recent increases in retainers and match fees, Category A+ and Category D players can now earn between PKR4.3million and PKR6.1million, respectively.

2022-23 domestic contract categories (player names to be announced in due course):

A+ (15 players) – PKR300,000 (up by PKR50,000)
A (35 players) – PKR200,000 (up by PKR15,000)
B (48 players) – PKR185,000 (up by PKR10,000)
C (70 players) – PKR170,000 (up by PKR5,000)
D (24 players) – PKR150,000 (up by PKR10,000)

2022-23 domestic events match fee
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy – PKR100,000 (11 playing members each); PKR24,000 (five non-playing members each)
Pakistan Cup – PKR60,000 (11 playing members each); PKR20,000 (five non-playing member each)
National T20 – PKR60,000 (11 playing members each); PKR20,000 (five non-playing member each)
CA Championship – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five no-playing members each)
CA Challenge – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five non-playing members each)
CA T20 – PKR40,000 (11 playing members each); PKR10,000 (five non-playing members each)

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PCB to donate Rs13m gate money of first T20I to PM relief fund

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) raised PKR 13 millions from the gate money of the first T20I between Pakistan and England and will donate the raised amount to the PM Relief Fund to aid flood affectees in the country.

Following the heavy rainfalls and monsoon, the devastating flood wreaked havoc in the country as the one-third area of Pakistan had submerged and killed 1,191 people.

The PCB, as a result, announced to dedicate series opener of England’s historic T20I series and also to donate gate money of the first match to PM Relief Fund – set up to aid the affectees.

Pakistan players also donned specially-designed jerseys to show solidarity with flood victims which featured players’ names and jersey numbers quarterly submerged.

According to the latest development, PCB shared that PKR 13 millions have been raised from gate money of the series opener, which will be donated to PM Relief Fund.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman PCB Ramiz Raja expressed gratitude to cricket fans for contributing in the great cause and asserted that cricket once again helped unite the entire nation.

“Cricket once again helped to unite the entire nation. We are grateful to all cricket fans for contributing to this great cause,” said Ramiz.

“The PCB stands with all flood victims,” Ramiz concluded.

The CEO of PCB Faisal Hasnain, on the other hand, termed it an ‘honour’ for PCB to make a contribution to the funds.

“Spectators in Karachi did their part to help those affected by the floods caused by the monsoon rains,” Faisal said.

“It is an honor for PCB to make a small contribution to the funds through the first T20 match,” he concluded.

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‘We’ve worked hard to bring England back’ PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja

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KARACHI: The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) – Ramiz Raja claimed that the cricket board put a lot of effort into persuading the English cricket team to visit the nation after they cancelled their planned tour last year.

Ramiz, upon his arrival at the National Stadium Karachi to witness the first T20I of the seven-match series between Pakistan and England, interacted with the media and asserted that the PCB put in a lot of effort to successfully hosting the side after a gap of almost 17 years.

“This is an important series for the preparation of the World Cup. We tried to bring England back when they were frowned upon and withdrew from the tour, we made it possible with great efforts,” stated Ramiz.

The PCB chairman further commented on the national team’s performances and revealed that he told Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam to try to win every match to keep cricket fans happy.

“First of all, remember that we played the final of the Asia Cup and also beat India. Give this team some room to make errors,” said Ramiz.

“I tell Babar Azam the same thing, saying that supporters have short memories and that you must win every game to win their favour,” he maintained.

It is pertinent to mention here that England set foot in Pakistan to partake in the historic T20I series after a gap of almost 17 years. The side withdrew from their scheduled tour last year following the abandonment of the tour of New Zealand.

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Netizens troll Indian-owned SA20 franchise for copying PCB

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KARACHI: Indian-owned SA20 franchise Sunrisers Eastern Cape faced a lot of criticism online from cricket fans for allegedly copying the idea of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Following the inaugural draft of South Africa’s cash-rich league, one of its Indian franchises – Sunrisers Eastern Cape – announced their squad by pasting the pictures and details of drafted players on a concept passport, which the PCB did ahead of their tour to the Netherlands and the Asia Cup 2022.

When Eastern Cape posted the passport of English wicketkeeper batsman Adam Rossington on Twitter, Pakistani fans were quick to call out the Indian team for imitating the PCB’s idea.

“You stole someone’s idea, shame,” a user replied.

https://twitter.com/ik_supporter_pk/status/1571929842458963969

A user advised the Indian franchise to give credits and wrote, “You guys should give credits, please.”

https://twitter.com/nahibatarhayhum/status/1572128387107528707

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PCB updates on Fakhar, Shaheen injuries status

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) provided an update on the injury status of left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman and ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi.

In an official statement released by the PCB, the cricket governing body in Pakistan announced that the left-handed top-order batter Fakhar will depart for the United Kingdom (UK) to undergo rehabilitation.

“Fakhar had landed awkwardly on his right knee while fielding during the ACC T20 Asia Cup final in Dubai. As per the protocols, the PCB has scheduled his medical appointments with specialists who will be providing the best medical care for his rehabilitation,” the PCB said in the statement.

“During his stay in London, the PCB will make all relevant logistical arrangements for Fakhar and he will remain under the supervision of the PCB Advisory Panel, which includes Dr Imtiaz Ahmad and Dr Zafar Iqbal,” the statement further read.

The PCB also clarified the internet conjecture around ace bowler Shaheen’s rehabilitation and issued an update on the left-arm pacer, who is expected to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

“The PCB is also pleased to advise and update that Shaheen Shah Afridi is making excellent progress in his rehabilitation in London and is on track to make a full recovery in time for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022,” the PCB stated.

“It goes without saying that the PCB has always been and will continue to be responsible for arranging medical care and rehabilitation of all its players requiring any treatment,” the statement concluded.

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‘PCB to take complete ownership of the inaugural PJL’ PCB CEO Faisal

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LAHORE: The CEO of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Faisal Hasnain on Tuesday announced that the cricket board will take complete ownership of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL) instead of selling the teams’ rights.

In a formal statement issued by the PCB, Faisal affirmed that the PCB will fully assume ownership of the domestic league in an effort to demonstrate its higher significance, context, and permanence.

“Instead of selling team rights, the PCB has made a strategic decision to take complete ownership of the inaugural edition. This gives us the chance to present to the world and to all our valued commercial partners that this is an event that has a high value, context and is here to stay,” Faisal stated.

“While the process for the sale of other commercial inventory is ongoing and we remain confident of attracting high-quality sponsors, I want to thank all the investors who expressed their interest in procuring team naming rights. We will continue the discussions with them after the completion of the tournament, with a future aim of building a long-term relationship,” he added.

The PCB CEO then went on to confirm the names of the six teams and their mentors, while also asserting that the cricket board received tremendous interest in the PJL within and outside Pakistan.

“There is tremendous interest within and outside Pakistan about this league and we have maintained that momentum by today confirming the city names and their mentors. The six cities mirror our domestic cricket structure,” PCB quoted Faisal.

The six teams competing in this first-of-its-kind U19 domestic cricket competition are Bahawalpur (Southern Punjab), Gujranwala (Central Punjab), Gwadar (Balochistan), Hyderabad (Sindh), Mardan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and Rawalpindi (Northern).

South Africa’s legendary spinner Imran Tahir will serve as the mentor of Bahawalpur, Pakistan’s two-time ICC tournament winner Shoaib Malik will be Gujranwala’s mentor, and West Indies great Vivian Richards will be the mentor of Gwadar.

Another West Indian, Daren Sammy, a two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner will the mentor for Hyderabad, 2009 T20 World Cup winner and star all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be the mentor of Mardan, while the explosive New Zealand batter Colin Munro will be the team mentor of Rawalpindi.

Javed Miandad, a former captain of Pakistan and PCB Hall of Famer, will serve as the roaming umbrella mentor, supporting and guiding all the parties.

The PCB further stated that the players’ draft for the PJL, which will be played on a single-league basis, will take place in Lahore on September 6.

More than 140 players from Afghanistan, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, Ireland, Nepal, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Scotland, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates have completed their registrations for the tournament.

The first-of-its-kind T20 league will take place here from October 6 to 21. Players born on or after 1 September 2003 are eligible to participate in the inaugural edition.

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PCB to deny players NOC for BBL participation: Reports

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to deny no-objection certificates (NOCs) to Pakistan players from participating in the Big Bash League (BBL), ESPN Cricinfo reported.

According to the reports, the PCB has decided to refuse Pakistan players – contracted or not contracted – from participating in the forthcoming BBL reportedly due to a packed cricketing calendar ahead.

The cricket board, on the other hand, has not clarified whether it will allow its players to compete in the UAE’s International T20 League and Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) league.

It is worth noting that there was no Pakistani player among the 98 overseas players who entered the BBL Draft. However, there were speculations that the big names would put themselves up before the deadline.

Similarly, no Pakistani player has signed up for the UAE’s cash-rich ILT20, despite rumours that national players will be given major contracts.

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Australian soil reaches Pakistan for PCB pitches initiative

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KARACHI: The imported Australian soil has reached the Jinnah International Airport here as part of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pitches plan.

Following a successful visit by Adelaide Oval expert pitch curator Damien Hough, imported Australian soil as part of the PCB’s initiative to build improved pitches has arrived in the country.

According to the details, the PCB awaits the clearance of the soil at the airport before seeding it into several stadiums and cricket grounds across the country.

The initial reports suggested that the PCB aims to seed the soil to make Australia’s sort of pitches in major stadiums like National Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium, Pindi Stadium, including Naya Nazimabad Cricket Ground.

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‘Technology isn’t that advanced here’ claims Australian curator Hough

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KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed Australian curator Damien Hough asserted that the technology in Pakistan is not advanced as compared in Australia.

Following his visit to the Naya Nazimabad Cricket Ground to inspect the pitches in light of the PCB’s initiative for the improvisation of the pitches, the chief curator of Adelaide Oval Hough engaged in media interaction here and compared the technological advancement between the two cricketing nations.

“Compared to Australia, technology is not as advanced here. Whereas, cricket grounds here offer good facilities for the sport,” Hough stated.

“I did not come here to criticize anyone but to teach the technique of making grassy pitches. I am well aware of the fact that every nation has its own procedure for preparing the pitch but I am confident that together we can make better pitches in Pakistan that should be beneficial for both batters and bowlers,” he maintained.

The expert curator then went on to claim that he had a wonderful time visiting Pakistan to examine local pitches and outfields in light of PCB’s initiative.

“The experience of coming to Pakistan has been excellent so far. The people here are very passionate about cricket,” he said.

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PCB signs contract with Sports Board Punjab to build 26 grounds

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached an agreement with the Sports Board Punjab in a bid to build 26 grounds in the central region of the province.

Salman Naseer, the COO of PCB, and Israrullah Faiz, the secretary of PSB, signed the contract on Friday, which states that PCB will take over 17 grounds while giving SBP technical support on nine grounds.

 

The agreement will more significantly aid in promoting the grassroots level of cricket in the province.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PCB, under the leadership of Ramiz Raja, emphasized the importance of the grass-root level of cricket and as a result also introduced the first-ever Pakistan Junior League (PJL), scheduled to take place from October 1 to 15 here.

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