Re: Why Shoaib Malik was chosen as Captain.
Brother, there is reason for Shoaib Malik being sixth on the list. Read this article on Pakistan player’s contract made in June 2006.
Thus, when choosing player for Captain’s appointment, if those in ‘Category A’ were considered before going for ‘Category B’ player, isn’t it natural?
If you are working in a company and you are in ‘Category A’ list, then if manager place gets vacant, what would you consider right and expect? You get the job or those that are working in the company ‘Category B’ list, getting less money then you, becomes manager?
Pakistan ‘Category A’ players retention fees was also higher then ‘Category B’ players. Here is the list of Pakistan players with Category:
Category A - Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi
Category B - Mohammad Sami, Shoaib Malik, Danish Kaneria, Kamran Akmal
Category C - Asim Kamal, Imran Farhat, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Shahid Nazir, Salman Butt, Bazid Khan, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Mohammad Asif, Faisal Iqba
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/251723.html
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New central contracts scheme announced:**
Performance-related incentives for players
Cricinfo staff
June 28, 2006
Pakistan’s top players will earn at least Rs 3 million (US$ 49,000) a year in the new central contracts scheme announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In addition, the board revealed details of the financial performance-related incentives on offer for individual players and the team.
The PCB had already confirmed a basic 25% pay rise in central contracts last week - players in the top tier now earn Rs 250,000 (US$ 4,100) per month; in the tier below them players earn Rs 156,250 (US$ 2,600)and players in the bottom tier Rs 93,750 (US$ 1,500) per month. There has been no movement between tiers for players this year and the categorisation of players remain as it was last year.
Additionally, for every Test century scored, the player will receive Rs 100,000 (US$ 1,600) as well as a number of points which will eventually help him to move up a tier. A knock of 150 will earn the player Rs 150,000 (US$ 2,500) and similar rewards will be given to bowlers who take five wickets in an innings or ten in a match.
And if this weren’t enough, bonuses are on offer for wins in each of the bilateral series Pakistan play in this year, against England, West Indies and South Africa. Further, if Pakistan reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, each member of the squad will receive Rs 100,000. If they reach the final, it will be double that figure; should they win, each Pakistan player stands to earn Rs 500,000 (US$ 8,300). The amounts will be doubled for similar performances in the World Cup, though if Pakistan win that, the PCB says there is no limit on the bonus amount.
Thankfully, it isn’t only players in the national squad who are benefiting from the PCB’s cash windfalls from the last couple of years. Shabbir Ahmed, suspended for a year from international cricket for having an illegal bowling action, did not find himself on the list of contracted players, but he is currently receiving Rs 30,000 (US$ 500) a month and will be considered for a six-month contract if he comes back in December with a rectified action.
A number of retainer contracts are also likely to be announced in the next few days, specifically for younger players who are about to make a mark in international cricket. Though these players are not necessarily the next best set of players, they will be chosen from an Under-19 group who are likely to be in and around the Pakistan set-up in coming years. Reserve players on the England tour will also be paid a monthly salary, even if they do not play.
Finally, the PCB’s ad-hoc committee has also decided to set up a benefit fund for ex-Test players, similar to a pensions scheme for all players who have played Test cricket for Pakistan. The details of this scheme have not been finalised yet.
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Category A** - Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi
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Category B** - Mohammad Sami, Shoaib Malik, Danish Kaneria, Kamran Akmal
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Category C** - Asim Kamal, Imran Farhat, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Shahid Nazir, Salman Butt, Bazid Khan, Umar Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Mohammad Asif, Faisal Iqbal
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Regarding player contract and retention fee:**
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/250997.html
New central contracts
Pakistan’s players receive 25% pay rise
Cricinfo staff
June 21, 2006
Pakistan’s top players have been given 25% pay rises as well as the lure of cash incentives for wins in the series they play this year as well as the World Cup next year. The PCB announced renewed central contracts for 20 players and the board’s chairman, Shaharyar Khan told reporters in Lahore on Wednesday that the cash incentives had been introduced as part of the discussions with the players.
“These cash incentives are nothing new to Pakistan cricket,” said Shaharyar. “We have been giving awards after each series or match win. The only difference is that now we have made it part of the contract. We have awarded central contracts to 20 players with a 25% rise as demanded and mutually agreed with the players.”
Pakistan players, led by captain Inzamam-ul Haq, last month demanded a pay rise and performance-related bonuses for next year’s World Cup., wishes it appears that have now been granted.
** Centrally-contracted players are divided into three pay scales depending on seniority and experience.** From last year’s contracts, players in the top bracket - Inzamam, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq and Shahid Afridi - were on a monthly retainer of US$3750. Players in the bracket below - including the likes of Mohammad Sami, Danish Kaneria, Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal - received US$2500 a month while players in the bottom rung were paid US$1250 a month. These amounts will all increase by 25%.
Additionally, the incentives mean that for every win in a Test or one-day international against England, West Indies (at home) and South Africa (away series) each player will be paid US$ 3,333.
On top of that,each series win against England, West Indies or South Africa will help the players pocket a further US$8,333.33.
For this October’s ICC Champions Trophy in India, each player is promised US$ 1,666.66 if the team reaches the semifinals and US$3,666.66 if it qualifies for the final. Winning the competition will earn each player US$ 8,333.33.
Though there was speculation that Shoaib Akhtar might not be included in the contracts list due to a spate of injuries that has kept him out for much of this year, he was retained in the top group of players. Yasir Hameed and Arshad Khan, however, were not so lucky and their contracts have not been renewed from last year. The total number of players awarded contracts has also been cut from 23 to 20,with the savings from those cuts, says the PCB, going towards the increments.
Shabbir Ahmed, currently serving a one-year ban from the ICC for a faulty action, has also not been awarded a contract though the PCB is arranging a special package of benefits for him till he returns