PCB approves Rs1 billion budget boost for domestic cricket

PCB approves a Rs1 billion increase in the domestic cricket budget, along with higher player match fees and major funding for stadium upgrades.

During the meeting, PCB Chief Financial Officer Javed Murtaza presented the proposed budget and financial plan for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The Board of Governors unanimously approved a surplus budget for the new financial year.

The board 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 new budget, the allocation for domestic cricket has been increased from Rs3 billion to Rs4 billion. The board also approved a revised central contract structure and payment system, along with higher match fees for Pakistan’s national team players.

A significant increase was also approved for players participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Match fees have been raised from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 per match, while reserve players’ match fees have increased from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000 per match.

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The PCB also 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 increased the minimum monthly salary of regional ground staff to Rs 42,000. It also approved Rs6.7 billion for the upgrade of the National Bank Cricket Stadium in Karachi and other cricket infrastructure projects nationwide.

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