New ad-hoc committee’s first decision raises match fees and monthly pay, aiming to improve financial stability for domestic cricketers

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In a significant move for Bangladesh cricket, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) under the leadership of Tamim Iqbal has announced a substantial increase in salaries and match fees for both men’s and women’s domestic players. The decision marks the first major step taken by the newly formed ad-hoc committee, which became functional earlier this week.

Bangladesh women’s cricket, in particular, has received a long-overdue financial boost. Previously, players earned as little as BDT 1,000 per match in domestic competitions—a figure that had only been marginally increased in recent years. Under the revised structure, women cricketers will now earn BDT 10,000 for T20 matches, BDT 15,000 for 50-over games, and BDT 20,000 for first-class matches.

Additionally, the monthly salaries for the top 36 women domestic players have been increased from BDT 30,000 to BDT 40,000, reflecting a more supportive approach towards the development of women’s cricket in the country.

Tamim Iqbal acknowledged that while the increase is a positive step, more progress is needed. He emphasized that budget limitations exist but stressed the importance of gradually improving player compensation.

The BCB has also revised the pay structure for men’s domestic cricketers. Players in Category A will now receive BDT 65,000 per month, while those in Categories B and C will earn BDT 50,000 and BDT 40,000 respectively. First-class match fees have also been raised from BDT 70,000 to BDT 100,000.

Highlighting the rationale behind the changes, Tamim noted that domestic players had seen minimal salary growth over the past few years and were significantly underpaid. He underlined that players are the backbone of the sport and deserve fair compensation for their efforts.

The revised salary structure for both men and women will come into effect from January 1, 2026.

Alongside the pay revisions, the BCB has also assigned roles to the eleven members of the ad-hoc committee. One of their immediate priorities is to resolve ongoing issues between club teams and the board, with plans to organize the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in the coming weeks.