DHAKA, April 8, 2026 (V7N )– Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has approved significant increases in salaries and match fees for domestic cricketers, just days after assuming leadership of a newly formed ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).  

The National Sports Council dissolved the previous committee led by Aminul Islam Bulbul and appointed Tamim to head the board for a three-month term. At his second board meeting today, Tamim oversaw revisions to both men’s and women’s domestic cricket pay structures — the first such increase since 2023.  

For women’s cricketers, match fees in limited-overs formats have nearly doubled. Players will now earn Tk 10,000 per T20 and Tk 15,000 per ODI, while longer-format matches will carry a Tk 20,000 fee. The number of contracted women players has risen to 35, with monthly salaries increased from Tk 30,000 to Tk 40,000.  

Men’s domestic cricket has also seen substantial hikes. Category ‘A’ players will now receive Tk 65,000 per month (up from Tk 28,750), ‘B’ players Tk 50,000 (up from Tk 23,000), and ‘C’ players Tk 40,000 (up from Tk 17,250). Match fees in first-class cricket have been raised to Tk 100,000 per game, compared to Tk 70,000 previously.  

Explaining the decision, Tamim said domestic cricketers had long been underpaid despite their contributions. He confirmed that the revised salary structure would be effective retroactively from January, underscoring his commitment to improving the financial security of players at the grassroots level.  

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