PCB includes heavy fines and bans in central contracts. Senior cricketers, including captain Babar Azam, objected to some of the clauses. But after a week, they signed the contracts with some changes.
As part of their central contracts for 2022-23. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has introduce a slew of new rules for players to follow. If the players violate any of them, they will face heavy fines and even suspension. Senior cricketers, including captain Babar Azam. Objected to some of the clauses, but after a week, they signed the contracts with some changes.
The lower-level players made no objections to any clauses, but some senior players discussed the matter with their lawyers before signing. Under the new laws, players will fined between PKR 25,000 and PKR 1,00,000 for violating dress codes in off-field events. PKR 50,000 to PKR 3,00,000 for violating the same in training, interviews, and presentation events.
Specific clauses in commercial activities were object to by the players. According to the rules, players who endorse a product without PCB’s permission will be fined. Between PKR (2,50,000 and PKR 20,00,000.) The fine will be raise from PKR 500,000 to PKR 5,000,000. A one-to-five-match ban may be impose if it conflicts with any of the board’s sponsors or partners.
If players do not wear board-approved clothing or conceal sponsor logos in domestic or international matches. They fined PKR 1,50,000 and PKR 100,000, respectively, or banned for one to five matches. A fine of PKR 1,00,000 to PKR 6,00,000 will be added for the use of an unauthorized logo. On the cricket kit or any part of the equipment in an international or domestic match.
If the players engage in unethical activities such as gambling or match-fixing. They will face a fine of PKR 2,000,000 to PKR 2,000,000 or a ban of one to five matches.
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Foul language and inappropriate behavior will result in hefty fines.
Meanwhile, disobeying umpire decisions or bad behavior, threatening match officials, players, or spectators, raising hands, or attempting to do so, will result in a PKR 5,00,000 to PKR 50,00,000 fine or a three to eight-match ban.
If a player uses foul language against another player, match official, PCB official, or fan, he will face a fine of PKR 500,000 to PKR 5,000,000 and a one-to-five-match suspension. A player refuses to take a doping or fitness test or violates any other PCB order, they will be fined between PKR 1,50,000 and PKR 100,000.
If there is the use of illegal drugs, distribution or taking unapproved medicine, supplements, etc. from the board’s medical expert, there will be a fine of PKR 7,50,000 to PKR 50,00,000 or a ban for three to eight matches. Participation in cricket matches without the board’s permission will result in a fine of PKR 5,000 to 50,000 or a ban of one to five years. For using a mobile phone in the dressing room or any other prohibited area during a match, a fine of PKR 50,000 to PKR 20,00,000 will be imposed.
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