The BCCI on Monday held its Apex Council meeting on Monday via video conference and announced a hike in match fee for domestic cricketers.
The per day fee for the top Ranji cricketers, who have played more than 40 matches, was almost doubled to ₹60,000. Those who have played 21 to 40 matches will be paid ₹50,000, while players with experience less than that will be entitled to a remuneration of ₹40,000 per day. The move will likely benefit more than 2,000 male cricketers from the under-16 to the senior level.
The BCCI also stated that those who played domestic cricket two years ago will be compensated for the 2020-’21 season lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ranji Trophy was not held last year which caused financial troubles for many Indian cricketers.
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