The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a commendable step by significantly increasing the salaries of its women cricketers. The board has decided to increase the salaries of all categories by up to 50 percent for the 2025-26 season.
Sports News: When it comes to equality in professional sports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a commendable step. The PCB has announced a historic 50% increase in the salary of the women's cricket team for the 2025-26 season. Under this decision, women players will also be promoted in their central contracts according to their category.
This initiative is being considered a major boost for women's cricket, especially at a time when key players of the men's cricket team are in the news regarding salaries and performance.
50% Salary Increase: Respect for Women's Cricket
Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has been promoted to this category based on her recent performance. She grabbed everyone's attention by bowling brilliantly in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025. Eyman Fatima recently made her international debut in the T20 match against Ireland. Meanwhile, Shawal Zulfiqar is being considered a future star player.
- T20 International: 48 matches, 60 wickets
- One Day International: 27 matches, 35 wickets
Category Wise List of Players
- Category A: Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Ameen.
- Category B: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu.
- Category C: Rameen Shamim.
- Category D: Gul Firoza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Pervaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar.
- Category E: Eyman Fatima and Shawal Zulfiqar.
