LAHORE: Significant changes are expected in the central contracts of national cricketers as the Pakistan Cricket Board prepares to revise its financial model ahead of the new cycle starting July 1.
The current central contract financial structure is set to expire on June 30, after which a new framework will come into effect. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to take key decisions regarding the revised model.
The previous three-year financial model was introduced in 2023 during the tenure of former PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf and has remained largely intact, although player categories have been adjusted based on fitness and performance.
Last year, 30 players were awarded central contracts, with no cricketer placed in Category A for the first time.
Sources suggest the upcoming contracts may see major restructuring, with several players likely to be promoted or demoted across categories based on performance.
Players including Mohammad Nawaz, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat and Khushdil Shah are reportedly less likely to be included in the new list, while domestic performers such as Azaan Awais and Abdullah Fazal may earn inclusion.
Officials say preliminary discussions regarding player selection and category adjustments are currently underway as the board finalizes the new contract cycle.