EXPLAINED: What does BCCI’s Test Cricket Incentive Scheme mean for players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced a new ‘Test cricket incentive scheme’ for its players. The reason for this move is to reward players who prioritise red-ball cricket. BCCI secretary Jay Shah informed that the benefits of the scheme will reach out to players like Cheteshwar Pujara, who aren’t part of any IPL franchise and they will benefit from playing Test cricket.
What is the Test cricket incentive?
The basic idea of this scheme is that players should be paid more for playing Test match cricket. With this, non-IPL contracted players now can earn a decent amount by playing Test cricket. Players who play less than 50% of matches in a season will be eligible for just the match fees which is Rs 15 lakh. Those who are part of the squad for more than 50% of the mat...