Pakistani cricketers have long been on the lower end of the pay scale compared to players from other cricketing nations. This disparity has become even more pronounced recently due to changes in the ICC’s revenue-sharing model.
Several former players have criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the latest Central Contract announcements, highlighting the persistent pay gap and questioning their fairness compared to international standards.
Overview:
Here’s an overview of the pay disparity between Pakistani cricketers and players from other countries.
Annual Earnings in USD:
| Team | Top-Tier | Mid-Tier | Bottom-Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1,198,000 | – | 200,000 |
| England | 995,000 | 597,000 | 265,000 |
| South Africa | 363,000 | 221,000 | 145,000 |
| India | 312,000 | 156,000 | 78,000 |
| New Zealand | 144,000 | – | 57,000 |
| West Indies | 140,000 | 120,000 | 100,000 |
| Sri Lanka | 128,000 | – | 30,000 |
| Ireland | 75,000 | – | – |
| Pakistan | 74,000 | – | 20,000 |
| Zimbabwe | 66,000 | 48,000 | 34,000 |
| Bangladesh | 60,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 |
(Approximate values; actual figures may vary)
Currently, only Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will receive top-tier earnings over the next three years due to their new contracts. Given the significant salary gap for equivalent work, it’s no surprise that many upcoming cricket talents are gravitating toward franchise leagues instead of focusing solely on the international stage.
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