‘They deserve fair compensation’: Tamim Iqbal-led BCB announces pay hike for men & women domestic players

The overhaul extends beyond women’s cricket. Male domestic players also received a salary increase, with category A players now earning BDT 65,000 per month, while those in categories B and C will get BDT 50,000 and BDT 40,000, respectively. First-class match fees have also been raised, increasing from BDT 75,000 to BDT 100,000.

Tamim stressed that the revisions were necessary after years of stagnation in player earnings. “There has been little increment in the past three to four years. I think the players were highly underpaid in the previous salary structure. These players work hard, and cricket exists because of their efforts. At the very least, they deserve fair compensation,” he added.

The updated salary structure for both men and women will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Along with the pay revision, the cricket board has outlined duties for the 11-member ad hoc committee. Its main immediate goal is to address current disputes between clubs and the board, with efforts focused on restarting the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in the coming weeks.

–IANS

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