PCB approves Rs1 billion increase in domestic cricket budget

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved Rs1 billion increase in the domestic cricket budget during the 84th meeting of its Board of Governors, chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

During the meeting, PCB Chief Financial Officer Javed Murtaza briefed participants on the proposed budget and financial framework for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The board unanimously approved a surplus budget for the new financial year.

The Board of Governors also approved the budget for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and endorsed plans to make the league administratively and financially autonomous.

As part of the approved measures, the domestic cricket budget has been increased from Rs3 billion to Rs4 billion. The board also approved a new format and payment mechanism for central contracts, along with higher match fees for Pakistan's national team players.

The meeting approved a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, raising payments from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 per match. Match fees for reserve players were also increased from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000.

The PCB further approved funding for women's One-Day and T20 tournaments, plans to make 12 additional cricket grounds operational, and the allocation of funds for human resources.

The board also approved raising the minimum salary of regional ground staff to Rs42,000 and allocated Rs6.7 billion for the upgrade of the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi and other cricket infrastructure projects.

In addition, funding was approved for the installation of a biomechanics machine at the High Performance Centre in Lahore. The Board of Governors also ratified the decisions made during its previous meeting.

The meeting was attended by Board of Governors members, senior PCB officials, and representatives from relevant government departments.