41 players receive national contracts from Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today that player fees for all categories of Sri Lanka’s international players have been increased, with immediate effect. 

Accordingly, 41 players will be offered new contracts under six categories, namely, A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, and ‘A’ Team. 

The Test Match Fees is merit based 

Under the latest raise, match fees for the Test format have been increased by 100 percent, while payments will be made on merit basis. 

There will be different payment structures for a test match ‘won’, ‘drawn’ or ‘lost.’ 

ODI and T20I Match Fees 

In the meantime, match fees for both ODI and T20I have been raised by 25 percent. 

ICC rankers to be recognized 

Sri Lanka Cricket also decided to recognize the players who become top-ranked in the ICC Player Rankings. 

Accordingly, a player will be financially rewarded with a one-time payment if they become the ‘Best Batsman, Best Bowler, or Best All-Rounder based on ICC rankings, covering all formats. 

In the meantime, if a player attains a ranking between 10th and 2nd place in the ICC rankings in the aforesaid categories, such players will also be recognized with a one-time payment. 

Daily allowance and per diems 

Additionally, daily allowances and per diems for all contracted players have been enhanced to provide better support during national team’s inbound and outbound engagements. 

A decision by the SLC Executive Committee 

This decision by Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee, headed by Mr. Shammi Silva, the President of the SLC, reflects the SLC’s commitment to supporting and valuing our national players equally across all formats. 

The contracted players