PCB Unveils Format-Based Central Contracts, Set for Next Fiscal Year
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially unveiled a new framework for awarding central contracts to players from the next fiscal year, which begins on July 01, 2026. However, there will be no changes in the national selection committee or the coaching staff. The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, confirmed at a press conference at a local hotel, made the announcements. He was accompanied by the High Performance Centre Director Aaqib Javed, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson, PCB chief Medical Officer Dr Javed Mughal and other officials. The PCB chairman has also met all the Pakistan players across all formats at training camps in Lahore and explained to them the new central contract system. He also hinted during a media conference that several changes could be made within the PCB set-up. However, this announcement is solely based on the reformation of the new central contract system. According to the new structure, players will be placed in five categories instead of the previous four. The categories are Track AB, Track A, Track BC, Track C and Track …
