Category A: Rs. 4.5 million ($16,000) monthly salary. (no player was included in category A for 2025/26 central contracts due to poor performances)
Category B: Rs. 3 million ($10,500) monthly salary.
Category C: Rs1.5 million ($5,500) monthly salary.
Category D: Rs. 750,000 ($2,700) monthly salary.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Central Contracts | 2025
Every year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces central contracts for players, dividing them into categories based on performance and importance. These contracts determine their monthly salary, match fees, and bonuses.
Central Contract Categories (2025)
- Category A+ (Top Players)
- Monthly Salary: Around PKR 4.5–5 million
- Includes star performers like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan.
- Category A (Senior Players)
- Monthly Salary: Around PKR 3–3.5 million
- Includes consistent performers in all formats.
- Category B
- Monthly Salary: Around PKR 2–2.5 million
- Players who are regular but not always first-choice.
- Category C
- Monthly Salary: Around PKR 1–1.5 million
- Emerging players and youngsters proving their skills.
Match Fees (On Top of Salary)
- Test Match Fee: PKR 900,000+ per game
- ODI Match Fee: PKR 600,000+ per game
- T20 Match Fee: PKR 450,000+ per game
That means a player like Babar Azam can earn millions more depending on the number of matches he plays.
Extra Earnings Pakistani Cricket Players
Apart from PCB salaries, Pakistani cricketers make money through:
- League Cricket: PSL, BBL, CPL, and other T20 leagues.
- Brand Endorsements: Pepsi, Oppo, Jazz, etc.
- Bonuses & Awards: Special rewards for big performances.
For example, Shaheen Afridi earns not only from the PCB but also from playing in PSL and international T20 leagues.
Why These Salaries Are Attractive
- Financial security for players.
- Motivation to perform better.
- Recognition of their importance in global cricket.
- Encouragement for youngsters dreaming of joining the national team.
Salary Satracture Pakistani Players
The Pakistan Cricket Team’s salary structure is not only competitive but also rewarding. With central contracts, match fees, and endorsements, top players are earning millions while inspiring the next generation of cricketers.
Salary Top Pakistani Players 2025
Would you like me to also make a monthly salary comparison table of top Pakistani players (e.g., Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi vs Rizwan) for extra attraction in your blog?
Current Wage Bill
$ 500k
Average Salary
$ 83.3k
| Player | Category | Weekly ⬍ | Yearly ⬍ | Age | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shaheen Shah Afridi | 00 | $ 0 | $ 350k | 25 | 2025 |
| Babar Azam |  | $ 0 | $ 150k | 31 | 2025 |
| Hassan Ali | 00 | $ 0 | $0 | 31 | 2025 |
| Haris Rouf | 00 | $ 0 | $0 | 32 | 2025 |
| Fakhar Zaman | | $ 0 | $0 | 35 | 2025 |
