Pakistan Cricket Team Likely to Play Without Central Contract During Asia Cup 2023
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) central contracts expired at the end of June, leaving Babar Azam and Co. without a deal in place for the SL vs PAK series. The players are looking for a revamp of the system and have requested a meeting with PCB chief Zaka Ashraf to discuss their demands.
PCB’s Zaka Ashraf Wants to Resolve Player Contract Issue
The unresolved player contract issue dates back to the days of Najam Sethi, and Zaka Ashraf is eager to find a resolution. The players have raised several concerns, including the belief that they are being underpaid compared to other countries’ cricketers. The PCB is willing to talk about the demands, but the meeting has been delayed due to scheduling.
Pakistan Players Currently in Sri Lanka for Two-Test Series
Pakistan’s players are currently in Sri Lanka, playing a two-Test series. Following this, the team is likely to continue playing without a central contract during the Asia Cup 2023. However, an agreement before the World Cup 2023 is expected.
Conclusion
The Pakistan Cricket Team is without a central contract as the PCB’s deals expired at the end of June. The players have requested a meeting with PCB chief Zaka Ashraf to discuss their demands, including better pay. The PCB is willing to negotiate but the meeting has been delayed due to scheduling. Despite this, an agreement is likely to be reached before the World Cup 2023.