The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently released its central contract list for the year 2021-22. The list includes the names of 20 players who have been awarded central contracts based on their performances and contributions to Pakistan cricket over the past year.
The central contract list has been categorized into three categories, A, B, and C. Category A includes players who have achieved consistent performances across all formats of the game and are considered the top performers. Category B includes players who have shown potential and have performed well in some matches. Category C includes players who are new to international cricket and are yet to establish themselves.
The players who have been awarded category A contracts are Babar Azam, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi. These players have been the backbone of the Pakistan cricket team and have consistently performed well.
The category B contracts have been awarded to players like Abid Ali, Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Fawad Alam, Haris Rauf, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, and Sarfaraz Ahmed. These players have shown potential and have performed well in some matches.
The category C contracts have been awarded to players like Abdullah Shafique, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr., and Shahnawaz Dahani. These players are new to international cricket and are yet to establish themselves.
The central contract list is an important way to recognize the efforts and contributions of players to Pakistan cricket. It also serves as a motivation for players to perform better and earn higher contracts in the future.
However, the central contract list has not been without controversy. Some players who have performed well in the recent past have not been included in any of the three categories. The PCB has stated that these players will be considered for contracts in the future if they continue to perform well.
In conclusion, the Pakistan cricket central contract list for the year 2021-22 is a reflection of the current state of Pakistan cricket. The list includes a mix of experienced and new players, and serves as a motivation for players to perform better in the future. While there may be some controversies, the central contract list remains an important tool for recognizing players` contributions to Pakistan cricket.