BCCI Announces ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ To Boost Red-Ball Cricket – Details Inside

Following India’s dominant victory in the 5th Test against England, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Jay Shah, unveiled the “Test Cricket Incentive Scheme” to recognize and reward players committed to the red-ball format.

This initiative comes amidst a growing focus on prioritizing Test cricket, particularly after recent instances of player absences from domestic matches. The scheme offers financial incentives on top of the existing match fees, effective from the 2022-23 season.

“We are delighted to introduce the ‘Test Cricket Incentive Scheme’ for our senior men’s team,” stated Shah. “This scheme aims to provide financial stability and encourage continued participation in the longest format.”

Incentive Structure:

The scheme offers tiered rewards based on player participation in a nine-match Test season:

7 or more Tests (75% or more): Players receive a significant incentive of ₹45 lakh per match.

Squad member for 7 or more Tests (75% or more): Players earn ₹22.5 lakh per match.

Playing XI for 5 or 6 Tests (50% or more): Players are awarded ₹30 lakh per match.

Squad member for 5 or 6 Tests (50% or more): Players receive ₹15 lakh per match.

4 or fewer Tests: Players are not eligible for the incentive