PCB Clarifies No Fines Imposed on T20 World Cup Squad Members

PCB Denies Fines for T20 World Cup Team

On Saturday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dismissed claims regarding fines imposed on its T20 World Cup players following their failure to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.

Amir Mir, the spokesperson for the PCB, addressed the media to clarify that these reports were unfounded.

He stated, "No player has faced fines; however, the board is considering a new approach to incentivize players based on their performance," during a press briefing.

Mir highlighted that players currently earn approximately PKR 6-7 crores, prompting the board to think about holding them accountable for their on-field results.

He emphasized, "Nothing has been finalized, and no fines have been issued to any player."

Earlier reports suggested that each player faced a fine of PKR five million after the team's disappointing exit from the ICC tournament without reaching the semi-finals.

Pakistan's cricketers benefit from central contracts that include monthly retainers, match fees, tour allowances, and bonuses for victories across various formats.

Additionally, players receive a portion of the sponsorship revenue generated by the board.

Last year, an agreement was made to allocate a 3 percent share of the PCB's annual income from the International Cricket Council (ICC), which totals around USD 34 million annually.