赤ちゃんの赤ちゃんの後に光のある祝福された女性の給与のPNB

Right after the men’s team pay cut, now PCB enforced another wage reduction in women’s cricket. According to Cricbuzz, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reduced women’s cricket match fees, quietly from PKR 25,000 to PKR 20,000 without any public announcement. Earlier, PCB faced criticism after it was found that domestic men’s cricketers’ match fees were reduced by 75% during the National T20 Cup. Similarly,

Impact on Women’s cricket

While the PCB announced increasing contracts from 79 to 90 cricketers, now, they reduced in-hand pay for players. The board claimed the aim was to expand the talent pool and motivate young players. However, the financial reality tells a different story. Many players struggle to make ends meet, often leaving the domestic setup within two years due to limited earnings.

Limited earning opportunities

A domestic player gets a maximum of 31 days of cricket in three PCB tournaments, with potential earnings of PKR 1,040,000 for the season. Yet, for those who don’t make the playing XI, match fees drop to PKR 10,000. These low earnings make it difficult for players to afford proper training and cricket-related expenses, leading them to compromise on their development.

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Challenges faced by players

The limited investment in women’s cricket results in very limited resources, affecting fitness levels. A domestic player shared, “Living in Pakistan, not everyone can afford a professional athlete life. It’s up to you how well you manage your cricket training within the means that you have.” For many, costs like personal trainers and managed diets are unaffordable, impacting their growth as cricketers.