New Delhi: Former Test opener Anshuman Gaikwadi, which represents Indian Cricketers Association (ICA) in BCCI Apex Council, said on Friday that the board is ready to come up with a pension Offers for former players
The long-standing demands of the ICA include pension for former players who have played less than 25 first-class games, widows of former cricketers and women domestic cricketers.
Asked about the revision in pension for former players, Gaikwad told PTI, “It was discussed in the last meeting. Sourav (BCCI President Ganguly) has assured that he will come up with a proposal in the next meeting.”
“No increase in pension, also pension for widows. At present it is 25 matches, it will gradually come down to 10.”
NS BCCI It was announced on Monday that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-cut 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and their remuneration for the upcoming season will also be increased.
Gaikwad, who is also a former India coach, welcomed the move.
On the rise in domestic players, he said, “It is a welcome decision. Not all good cricketers can play for India, not all can earn the same kind of money. At least now they have to worry about their livelihood. Don’t need it.”
“A lot has already been done for domestic cricket and that is evident from our depth in the national team.”
Several Indian cricketers struggled financially after last year’s Ranji Trophy was not held for the first time in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We have seen covid It was last two years and there was no cricket. The time has come and we have to move on. We just can’t wait for things to return to normal. You take your precautions and keep going.”
Gaikwad was speaking at the launch of the book ‘Sardar of Spin’ on the former India captain. Bishan Singh Bedik, published by Roli Books.
The long-standing demands of the ICA include pension for former players who have played less than 25 first-class games, widows of former cricketers and women domestic cricketers.
Asked about the revision in pension for former players, Gaikwad told PTI, “It was discussed in the last meeting. Sourav (BCCI President Ganguly) has assured that he will come up with a proposal in the next meeting.”
“No increase in pension, also pension for widows. At present it is 25 matches, it will gradually come down to 10.”
NS BCCI It was announced on Monday that domestic cricketers affected by the COVID-cut 2020-21 season will be paid 50 per cent additional match fee as compensation for the disruption and their remuneration for the upcoming season will also be increased.
Gaikwad, who is also a former India coach, welcomed the move.
On the rise in domestic players, he said, “It is a welcome decision. Not all good cricketers can play for India, not all can earn the same kind of money. At least now they have to worry about their livelihood. Don’t need it.”
“A lot has already been done for domestic cricket and that is evident from our depth in the national team.”
Several Indian cricketers struggled financially after last year’s Ranji Trophy was not held for the first time in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We have seen covid It was last two years and there was no cricket. The time has come and we have to move on. We just can’t wait for things to return to normal. You take your precautions and keep going.”
Gaikwad was speaking at the launch of the book ‘Sardar of Spin’ on the former India captain. Bishan Singh Bedik, published by Roli Books.
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