Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduces format-based central contracts for 2026-27, with significant pay hikes for red-ball (Test) players, offering up to 1.5 million PKR match fees and 4 million PKR monthly retainers, along with performance-based incentives.
Pakistan Cricket Board is under financial strain. It is seeking billions in unpaid dues from various entities. This includes Pakistan Super League franchises and broadcast partners. Some franchises have cleared their dues but are awaiting their revenue share. A major rights holder owes a significant amount. This situation is impacting the board's financial records and operations.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Monday. Babar Azam was named captain after leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title and performing well with the bat.
Pakistan will allow fans to attend the PSL 2026 final in Lahore on May 3, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved spectator attendance after the season was played behind closed doors due to fuel restrictions linked to the Middle East conflict. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also interior minister, made the announcement on social media.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is negotiating with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation to construct a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, aiming to promote the sport and potentially host Pakistan Super League matches.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka for one year from the Pakistan Super League after he withdrew to join an IPL franchise. The PCB cited a breach of contractual obligations for the decision. Blessing Muzarabani also received a two-year ban for a similar issue, though his agent disputes the contract's validity.
PCB has acknowledged that no formal contract was sent to Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the Pakistan Super League, but defends its decision to impose a two-year ban, claiming a clear verbal agreement was reached. Muzarabani joined Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman after reportedly rejecting a PSL offer worth USD 40,000. His agent insists no contract was ever provided and that an NOC cannot be obtained without one, calling the ban excessive and unjustified.
