As the deadline for the current central contracts for national cricketers approaches, discussions surrounding potential alterations to the contract structure have come to the forefront.
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However, sources suggest that the issuance of new contracts might experience a delay due to the upcoming Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman election.
Media reports indicate that the new central contract system could undergo changes, potentially impacting the procedures involved in the contract allocation process.
Insiders familiar with the cricket board have disclosed that the remuneration offered to national cricketers under the new contracts may witness a 25 percent increase.
As the new contracts are being formulated, some players may face demotions or exclusions, while others could receive promotions.
Notable names such as Azhar Ali, who recently retired, and Fawad Alam and Yasir Shah are rumored to encounter difficulties in retaining their contract positions.
Likewise, Nauman Ali, Khushdil Shah, Usman Qadir, and Zahid Mehmood are reportedly facing challenges in securing their places in the revised contract structure.
Conversely, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are expected to receive promotions in their contract categories, as per insider information.
Players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Ahsanullah, Zaman Khan, and Usama Mir are among those anticipated to secure contracts in the new arrangement.