CAN increases salary of players under central contract
Summary
The Cricket Association of Nepal has raised monthly salaries for centrally contracted players in 2026, introducing a new A+ category for men and varying pay scales for men and women.
Key Points
- The Cricket Association of Nepal increased monthly salaries for centrally contracted players for 2026.
- A new A+ category was introduced exclusively for men, with a salary of Rs150,000 per month.
- Men's players in A category earn Rs100,000 while women's players in A category earn Rs55,000 per month.
- Both male and female players receive extra match fees for T20Is and ODIs.
- Development category players receive Rs35,000 (men) and Rs25,000 (women) monthly to motivate emerging talent.
