Domestic cricketers face 75% match fee cut in National T20 Cup

Pakistan’s domestic cricketers will face a significant pay cut in the upcoming National T20 Cup, as their match fees have been slashed by 75 per cent.

According to reports, players previously earned PKR 40,000 per match but will now receive only PKR 10,000, marking a reduction of PKR 30,000.

Officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have defended the decision, stating that the number of domestic tournaments has increased compared to the previous season. As a result, while the match fee for the National T20 Cup has been reduced, players are earning more overall throughout the season, PCB sources claim.

The National T20 Cup is set to begin on Friday, featuring 18 teams from 16 regions. However, the drastic reduction in match fees has raised concerns about financial sustainability for domestic cricketers.