The PCB is overhauling its central contract system for the 2026-27 season. Notably, the board is moving toward a format-based contract structure and has already prepared a draft framework. The new model includes a track system under which some players could earn more than PKR 50 million annually through retainers alone.
"Few star cricketers may have their central contracts put on hold due to non-participation in domestic first-class matches; Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam could be among those affected," Saleem Khaliq wrote on X.
The System Is the Most Important Thing - Aqib Javed
Senior selector Aqib Javed said the PCB will prioritize the system over individual players, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi. He stated that centrally contracted players must either play domestic cricket or receive medical clearance.
Red-ball specialists in Track A can earn monthly retainers of up to PKR 4 million. Meanwhile, Track BC is designed for white-ball players and offers PKR 1.8 million per month, while Track C for T20 specialists provides between PKR 1.2 million and PKR 1.5 million.
All Centrally Contracted Cricketers Will Be Paid… - Aqib Javed
"All centrally contracted cricketers will be paid half of the international match fee for playing domestic matches. The D-category development contract is the most important, which will include around 16 to 20 young emerging players, who will be given a monthly remuneration of 1 million rupees."
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