National T20 Cup: PCB chief overturns fee cut for domestic cricketers

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stepped in to halt the planned 75 percent reduction in match fees for domestic cricketers participating in the National T20 Cup.

According to a PCB spokesperson, the chairman has issued clear instructions to the Director of Domestic Cricket, preventing any cuts to player compensation. The board has also ordered an immediate review of match fees for all players.

Earlier, the PCB had announced a reduction in National T20 Cup match fees from PKR 40,000 to just PKR 10,000 per match, citing an increase in domestic tournaments as the reason.

The decision sparked a backlash from players and stakeholders, raising concerns about the financial well-being of domestic cricketers.

Following the PCB chairman’s intervention, domestic players can now expect a reassessment of their match fees, potentially reversing the drastic pay cut.