After all the drama surrounding the signing of the central contracts over the past three months, the Pakistan players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have come to common ground as the new landmark deal is signed just before the start of the World Cup 2023.&nbsp;

As per the latest reports, the players have agreed to sign a first-of-its-kind deal, with PCB offering a hike, alongside providing them with a share in its revenue.

It has come after the players union ended their silent protest over the same, threatening to boycott endorsing the sponsored logos on their jerseys during the World Cup.

Since the board had not paid them any salary since the previous cycle ended on June 30, the players were also said to be upset with PCB functionalities. The players also denied participating in ICC-related media events (during the CWC) in their revert to the board over payment issues.

Meanwhile, in the new contract signed just ahead of the start of the World Cup, the PCB has offered a three-year deal – rather than the standard 12-month one, with a significant increase in their salaries, alongside the board providing them with a fixed share of revenue they receive from the ICC.

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Since their previous contracts ended, Pakistan was involved in the Sri Lanka Tests, Afghanistan ODIs and Asia Cup 2023 and was playing without receiving any retainers or other financial compensation. Although Pakistan players were unlikely to appear in the World Cup without central contracts in their hands, captain Babar Azam didn’t mention anything regarding the same during his pre-departure conference on Tuesday.

The new central contract signing will see category A players receive PKR 4,500,000 (USD 15,590), more than four-fold than the previous year’s numbers. Also, the board had earlier offered category-A players to play in any one league outside of the PSL but agreed to allow all players under contract to play in two regardless of the category.

<h2>Share in revenue is a big plus</h2>

Outside of players receiving hikes, PCB offering them a fixed share of the revenue is the biggest talking point. After long negotiations, both parties agreed on the same ground of players receiving a 3 per cent share of the revenue amounting to around 1 million (the PCB is set to earn USD 34 million per year from next year as a share of ICC revenue).

The players will receive this share over and above their salaries.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning and will New Zealand in their first warm-up tie on Friday, September 29.

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After all the drama surrounding the signing of the central contracts over the past three months, the Pakistan players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have come to common ground as the new landmark deal is signed just before the start of the World Cup 2023.

After all the drama surrounding the signing of the central contracts over the past three months, the Pakistan players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have come to common ground as the new landmark deal is signed just before the start of the World Cup 2023. As per the latest reports, the players have agreed to sign a first-of-its-kind deal, with PCB offering a hike, alongside providing them with a share in its revenue. It has come after the players union ended their silent protest over the same, threatening to boycott endorsing the sponsored logos on their jerseys during the World Cup. Since the board had not paid them any salary since the previous cycle ended on June 30, the players were also said to be upset with PCB functionalities. The players also denied participating in ICC-related media events (during the CWC) in their revert to the board over payment issues. Meanwhile, in the new contract signed just ahead of the start of the World Cup, the PCB has offered a three-year deal – rather than the standard 12-month one, with a significant increase in their salaries, alongside the board providing them with a fixed share of revenue they receive from the ICC. ALSO READ: Full strength Australia on song, hit 352 as India bowlers suffer wrath in Rajkot ODI Since their previous contracts ended, Pakistan was involved in the Sri Lanka Tests, Afghanistan ODIs and Asia Cup 2023 and was playing without receiving any retainers or other financial compensation. Although Pakistan players were unlikely to appear in the World Cup without central contracts in their hands, captain Babar Azam didn’t mention anything regarding the same during his pre-departure conference on Tuesday. The new central contract signing will see category A players receive PKR 4,500,000 (USD 15,590), more than four-fold than the previous year’s numbers. Also, the board had earlier offered category-A players to play in any one league outside of the PSL but agreed to allow all players under contract to play in two regardless of the category. Share in revenue is a big plus Outside of players receiving hikes, PCB offering them a fixed share of the revenue is the biggest talking point. After long negotiations, both parties agreed on the same ground of players receiving a 3 per cent share of the revenue amounting to around 1 million (the PCB is set to earn USD 34 million per year from next year as a share of ICC revenue). The players will receive this share over and above their salaries. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday morning and will New Zealand in their first warm-up tie on Friday, September 29. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pakistan players-PCB agree on landmark deal; new central contracts signed

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami may find himself back in the list of centrally contracted players if the report filed by the BCCI&#39;s anti-corruption unit (ACU) head Neeraj Kumar frees him from any wrongdoing as per the board&#39;s Code of Ethics.

It has been learnt that allegations of domestic violence levelled by Shami&#39;s wife Hasin Jahan are completely under police jurisdiction and the BCCI will have nothing to do with it.

&quot;The brief is pretty clear. The BCCI&#39;s handbook has an &#39;Ethics Code&#39; for cricketers with a specific clause regarding financial transactions. 
&nbsp;The ACU is only investigating Shami&#39;s dealings with Mohammed Bhai and Alishba and the alleged monetary exchange his wife is talking about. If Kumar&#39;s report absolves Shami of any wrongdoing, he will be immediately handed back his Central Contract,&quot; a senior BCCI official told PTI today.

The senior official made it clear that BCCI will not at all sit back on judgement about Shami&#39;s personal life.

&quot;Yes, there are specific allegations levelled against him by his wife. But the Kolkata Police is doing its job and it&#39;s completely their domain. In BCCI, we can&#39;t sit back on judgement on personal life and take away his livelihood. Also board doesn&#39;t have the powers to do so,&quot; the official, who is well acquainted with the judicial process, made it clear.

When asked what if the Kolkata Police arrests Shami, he replied: &quot;It is a hypothetical situation. We can&#39;t sit here and pre-empt what the police authorities would be doing. It is not our job. You never know how long the investigations might take. We will cross the bridge when it comes,&quot; he said.

It is also learnt that once Neeraj Kumar&#39;s report comes out, the onus will be on Delhi Daredevils to decide on Shami&#39;s participation in the Indian Premier League.

Since IPL is an inter-club tournament, the franchise has to decide whether they want to play Shami. It is learnt that board won&#39;t take any call on their behalf.

Meanwhile, acting president CK Khanna, at the sidelines of the meeting confirmed that IPL Governing Council will wait for ACU report.

The final call, however, will be taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA).&nbsp; 
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Shami's estranged wife accused him of domestic violence

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami may find himself back in the list of centrally contracted players if the report filed by the BCCI's anti-corruption unit (ACU) head Neeraj Kumar frees him from any wrongdoing as per the board's Code of Ethics. It has been learnt that allegations of domestic violence levelled by Shami's wife Hasin Jahan are completely under police jurisdiction and the BCCI will have nothing to do with it. "The brief is pretty clear. The BCCI's handbook has an 'Ethics Code' for cricketers with a specific clause regarding financial transactions. The ACU is only investigating Shami's dealings with Mohammed Bhai and Alishba and the alleged monetary exchange his wife is talking about. If Kumar's report absolves Shami of any wrongdoing, he will be immediately handed back his Central Contract," a senior BCCI official told PTI today. The senior official made it clear that BCCI will not at all sit back on judgement about Shami's personal life. "Yes, there are specific allegations levelled against him by his wife. But the Kolkata Police is doing its job and it's completely their domain. In BCCI, we can't sit back on judgement on personal life and take away his livelihood. Also board doesn't have the powers to do so," the official, who is well acquainted with the judicial process, made it clear. When asked what if the Kolkata Police arrests Shami, he replied: "It is a hypothetical situation. We can't sit here and pre-empt what the police authorities would be doing. It is not our job. You never know how long the investigations might take. We will cross the bridge when it comes," he said. It is also learnt that once Neeraj Kumar's report comes out, the onus will be on Delhi Daredevils to decide on Shami's participation in the Indian Premier League. Since IPL is an inter-club tournament, the franchise has to decide whether they want to play Shami. It is learnt that board won't take any call on their behalf. Meanwhile, acting president CK Khanna, at the sidelines of the meeting confirmed that IPL Governing Council will wait for ACU report. The final call, however, will be taken by the Committee of Administrators (CoA).

Mohammed Shami to be back in Central Contracts if ACU report absolves him

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