Pakistan Cricket Board to Revise Central Contracts, Emphasizing Youth Inclusion
Pakistan's cricket head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a significant update to the central contracts for the 2026-27 season, focusing on younger players. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq are expected to be dropped, while several emerging talents like Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, and Hasan Nawaz are likely to be included. Established players such as Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are set to retain contracts, though some may be limited to specific formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board has delayed the announcement to evaluate ongoing performances.
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indiatoday broke this story on 1 Nov, 12:51 pm. Other outlets followed.