PCB to switch to formats-based central contract system – Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to switch to formats-based central contract system

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is poised to implement a transformative shift by introducing a formats-based central contract system, fundamentally altering how its cricketers are compensated and classified. This innovative approach, announced by chairman Mohsin Naqvi, signals a significant move towards data-driven decision-making, aiming to create clearer distinctions between specialists in Test, One-Day International, and Twenty20 cricket while minimizing human discretion in contract allocations. The PCB to switch to formats-based central contract system marks a new era for player management.