Indian cricket: BCCI announces hike in match fee for domestic players, compensation for last season

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a hike in match fee for domestic cricketers on Monday. 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.

“I am pleased to announce the hike in match fee for domestic cricketers,” tweeted BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

Match fee hike announced by BCCI:

Seniors – INR 60,000 (above 40 matches)

Under 23- INR 25,000

Under 19 – INR 20,000

“Cricketers who participated in the 2019-’20 domestic season will get 50% additional match fee as compensation for the 2020-’21 season lose due to the Covid-19 situation,” added Shah.

Cricketers who participated in 2019-20 Domestic Season will get 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for season 2020-21 lost due to COVID-19 situation #BCCIApexCouncil

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 20, 2021

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