The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has an important Apex Council meeting on December 22. A major review of the domestic pay structure for women cricketers will be discussed. Indian women’s cricket is gaining visibility, especially after the team’s strong win in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
India has achieved pay parity internationally, but domestic cricket still falls behind. State-level women cricketers earn much less than men. A revised fee structure is a key demand in the cricketing community. The BCCI is expected to tackle this gap and introduce a better pay model for future seasons.
Central Contracts: Focus on Rohit and Kohli
Another key topic is the annual retainer contracts for the men’s national team. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are retiring from two formats. This may change their contract grading. The BCCI often puts multi-format players at the top, but this change might cause a reshuffle. They will observe their future grading with great attention. It could set a precedent for senior players moving to fewer formats.
Match officials may see a pay increase
The board will likely review payments for umpires and match referees. They haven’t seen a major pay update in years, despite a growing domestic cricket schedule. Better pay is key to boosting India’s umpiring pool and drawing in more professionals.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
If approved, the new pay model will significantly benefit women’s cricket in India. It will create better career stability for young domestic players. Updates on senior men’s contracts, like Rohit’s and Kohli’s, will shape the team for the busy 2025 season.
The meeting will be held virtually at 7 PM on December 22. The results could influence key financial and administrative policies for the coming year.
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