PCB okays major hike in match fees for Quaid-e-Azam trophy players
Key takeaways
- The decisions were taken during the 84th meeting of the PCB Board of Governors, chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore.
- Match fees for reserve players have also been increased from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000.
- The Board unanimously approved the surplus budget for the 2026–27 financial year and also sanctioned the budget for the 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved a substantial increase in match fees for players participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy as part of a series of key financial and administrative decisions for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
The decisions were taken during the 84th meeting of the PCB Board of Governors, chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore.
In line with its vision of rewarding domestic performers, encouraging players to pursue cricket as a full-time profession, and enhancing the quality of domestic competitions, the Board approved an increase in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match fee from Rs30,000 to Rs100,000 per match. Match fees for reserve players have also been increased from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000.