PCB presents the female team’s central contracts for the 2025-26 season

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Tuesday, announced the central contracts of his women’s team for the 2025-26 season. These contracts, which will be effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, have a substantial increase of 50 percent in the retainers of players in all categories, reflecting the improved commitment of the PCB with the female cricketers.

Increasing 50 percent of players from all categories is an important financial elevation for hired players, providing them with greater stability and incentives to be at the highest level. This movement emphasizes the PCB’s dedication to professionalizing the women’s cricket and ensuring that players are properly rewarded for their contributions. Sadia Iqbal’s elevation in category A is a testament to his excellence consistent and his position as a T20i number 1 in the world. It joins a strong cohort of category A, including Sana, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin, who have constantly acted on the national side. Category B sees the inclusion of Aliya RiazDiana Baig, and Nashra Sundhu, while Rameen Shamim is placed in category C.

PCB adds a new category for the 2025-26 season

In a future initiative aimed at promoting the next generation of cricketing talent, the PCB has introduced a new “emerging” category E. This new level is designed to provide structured support and recognition to young promising players who are on the cusp of national team. Sapadad Batter Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar have the distinction of being the first players to be awarded contracts in this inaugural emerging category, highlighting their potential and PCB’s investment in their development. The complete list of hired players covers five categories, and category D is the largest, consisting of Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-E-Hhani Akhtar.

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Here is the full list of hired players:

The full list of players awarded for the 2025-26 season is as follows:

• Category A: PHATIMA SNA, MNEEBA ALI, How Iqbal, Sidra Amen
• Category B: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sundhu
• Category C: Rameen Shamim
• Category D: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-E-Hhani, Waheda Akhtar
• Category E (emerging): Eyman Fatima, Shawal Zulphiqar

This announcement comes at a crucial moment for Pakistan’s female cricket, as the team is preparing for occupied international schedule, including participation in the ICC CRICK WORLD COPA of the ICC of 2025. Improved contracts are expected to promote the morale of players and contribute significantly to the performance of the team and the global growth of the global scenario.

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