The BCCI working committee proposes a minimum remuneration of 50% for the Ranji trophy

Domestic cricketers who did not contest for the Ranji Trophy last season will likely get a minimum compensation of 50% of their total match fee if the BCCI Apex Council approves the task force’s recommendation.

The final decision, however, rests with BCCI Chairman Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah, who will discuss the matter with members of the Apex Council on September 20. We learn that a number of proposals were discussed by the committee composed of former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin. , Yudhvir Singh, Santosh Menon, Jaydev Shah, Avishek Dalmiya, Rohan Jaitley and Devajit Saikia.

“The final decision rests with Secretary Jay bay but what most of the members agreed was a lump sum compensation of 50% of what could have been the total match fee for playing all league games in one Ranji season.

“There has been a debate on whether only those who have played at least one game during the 2019-20 season will be considered or at least players from the last two seasons,” a source said. BCCI aware of the committee’s discussions. PTI on condition of anonymity.

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“This decision would be taken by the members of the office because the amount of expenses is their domain. But according to the calculations, the committee wants the players to be paid at least 50% and it could go up to 70%”, added the source. .

Currently, a first XI player in a Ranji Trophy match receives ₹35,000 per day and the match fee of ₹1.4 lakh per match. This effectively means that a minimum of ₹70,000 per game could be the compensation amount.

It has also been learned that the long-awaited increase in match fee for domestic cricketers will be approved by the President and Secretary.

As of now, the general expectation is that the new match fee will be between ₹2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh.