Famous Indian cricketer's pension turns out to be less than that of Shahid Afridi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the world, pays less pension to a famous former cricketer than that of Pakistani former cricketer Shahid Afridi.

Former Pakistan cricket team captain and renowned superstar Shahid Khan Afridi represented Pakistan in over 500 matches, achieving numerous successes in his cricketing career. Even after retiring from cricket, Shahid Afridi receives a decent pension from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

On the other hand, former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, who played a major role in Indian cricket in the 1990s, receives a monthly pension of only Rs 30,000 (about 98 thousand Pakistani rupees) from BCCI. This amount is much less than Shahid Afridi's pension. 

This difference in pension scales raises questions about the attitude of both the cricket boards towards their retired players. The PCB has provided better facilities for its players after retirement, especially for players who have played cricket for a long period. On the other hand, the richest cricket board in world cricket, the BCCI, is not so generous. 

Afridi's high pension and Kambli's low pension are proof of how the decisions of cricket boards affect different players and their lives after retirement. While Pakistan provides more benefits to its cricketers, retired players in India do not get much financial security.

A few months back, a video showing Kambli went viral on social media in which he was seen staggering on a road, drunk, after which social media users requested the Indian government and the cricket board for financial help and treatment, but the Indian government and the BCCI did not listen to them. 

Users also appealed to former player Sachin Tendulkar to come forward to help his long-time partner.

The difference not only reflects the policies of the cricket boards but also highlights how players are treated in different countries.

How does the PCB pay retired players?

The PCB has divided its retired players into three different categories, based on which their pension amount is decided.

Players who have played 10 or fewer Test matches get 142,000 Pakistani rupees (approximately 43,000 Indian rupees) per month.

Players who have played 11 to 20 Test matches get 148,000 Pakistani rupees (approximately 45,000 Indian rupees) per month.

Players who have played 21 or more Test matches get a monthly pension of 154,000 Pakistani rupees (approximately 47,000 Indian rupees).

According to the formula set by the PCB for the pension of former players, Shahid Afridi represented Pakistan in 27 Test matches, as a result of which he receives a monthly pension of 154,000 Pakistani rupees (47,000 Indian rupees), which reflects his outstanding performance and successful career in cricket.