After leadership change in Bangladesh Cricket Board, players’ fortunes started improving rapidly, moreover Tamim Iqbal took charge and quickly introduced financial upgrades, additionally both male and female domestic cricketers received major salary increases, meanwhile salaries increased more than double across multiple categories, furthermore match fees for T20 and ODI formats also saw significant rise
New Chairman Takes Swift Decision Early In Tenure
Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal currently holds BCB leadership for three months, however he did not delay major decisions after taking charge, moreover during his second meeting he approved salary structure changes, additionally this marked the first salary revision since 2023, therefore domestic players witnessed a long-awaited financial improvement
Women Cricketers Receive Major Boost In Match Fees
Following the decision, women cricketers saw immediate changes in their earnings, moreover limited-overs match fees doubled under the new structure, additionally players now receive 10000 taka per T20 match and 15000 taka per ODI match, earlier they earned only 5000 taka per match, meanwhile red-ball cricket match fee now stands at 20000 taka, furthermore authorities increased contracted women players count to 35, additionally monthly salaries now range between 30000 and 40000 taka
Men Cricketers Witness More Than Double Salary Jump
Similarly domestic male cricketers also benefited significantly from revised structure, moreover salary increases applied across all categories based on classification, additionally A category players now earn 65000 taka instead of 28750 taka, meanwhile B category players receive 50000 taka compared to earlier 23000 taka, furthermore C category players now earn 40000 taka instead of 17250 taka
First-Class Players Also Get Higher Match Payments
Additionally first-class cricketers received a notable increase in match payments, moreover they now earn 100000 taka per match instead of 70000 taka, therefore overall earning potential improved across formats
Salary Revision Applies From January Despite April Announcement
While authorities announced the salary hike in April, implementation applies from January this year, moreover Tamim Iqbal stated that players worked hard yet earned lower pay earlier, therefore he justified the increase based on their effort levels, additionally this decision ensures better financial recognition for domestic cricketers
