PCB announces central contracts for women cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced new central contracts for women cricketers by introducing a 50 percent increase in their salaries in all categories with effect from July 1, 2025, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

A total of 20 women cricketers have been awarded contracts, divided into five categories.

According to the PCB, ICC T20I’s top-ranked bowler, Sadia Iqbal has been placed in Category A, alongside Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin.

Category B includes Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and Nashra Sandhu, while Rameen Shamim is the sole player in Category C.

Category D features 10 players, Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Pervaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umme Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.

Lastly, Category E comprises Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar.

Among the 20 contracted players, Aliya Riaz (Category B), Natalia Pervaiz (Category D), Sidra Nawaz (Category D), Waheeda Akhtar (Category D), Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar (both Category E) are new inclusions.

The final list was approved by the women’s selection committee in consultation with head coach Mohammad Wasim.

Reporter: Waseem Ahmad