In a bid to promote Test cricket, BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday (March 9) announced the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' for the senior men's team, which will give players extra incentive other than the usual match fees for taking part in the traditional format of the game.
"I am pleased to announce the initiation of the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' for Senior Men, a step aimed at providing financial growth and stability to our esteemed athletes," Shah said in a post on social media platform X.
According to the scheme, players who have played seven or more Tests in a season (assuming 9 Tests in a season), will get a match fee of Rs 45 lakh.
A non-playing member will receive Rs 22.5 lakh per match. Those who play five or six Tests in a season will get Rs 30 lakh per match and a non-playing member will receive Rs 15 lakh.
However, the scheme will not be applicable to players who play less than four Tests in a season.
The move comes days after Jay Shah asked the contracted players to prioritise domestic tournaments, especially the Ranji Trophy.
BCCI’s landmark "Test Cricket Incentive Scheme" has been welcomed by the members of the cricket fraternity. In fact, England batting legend Kevin Pietersen urged other powerful leaders of world cricket to stand up for the format Test like the way Jay Shah did.
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