BCCI pronounces improve in month-to-month pensions of former cricketers and umpires

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Sourav Ganguly, the president of the world’s richest cricket board, mentioned that it’s vital to care for the cricketers and umpires’ funds.

Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah. Courtesy: Reuters

HIGHLIGHTSThe BCCI put forth the event on MondayThe new pension schemes will come into impact from June 1, 2022Sourav Ganguly mentioned that taking good care of their monetary well-being holds significance

The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday, June 13, introduced a hike in month-to-month pensions of former cricketers, each women and men, and former umpires.

Sourav Ganguly, the president of the world’s richest cricket board, mentioned that it’s vital to care for the cricketers and umpires’ funds.

“It is extremely important that the financial well-being of our former cricketers is taken care of. The players remain the lifeline and as a Board, it is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over. The umpires have been unsung heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution,” Ganguly was quoted as saying.

Honorary Secretary, BCCI, Jay Shah, talked about: “The welfare of our cricketers, be it former or present, is a top priority, and increasing pension amounts is a step in that direction. The BCCI values the contribution the umpires have made over the years and this is one way to express our gratitude for their diligent services to Indian Cricket. A total of around 900 personnel will get the benefit of the scheme with more than 75% of the beneficiaries getting a 100 % raise.”

I’m happy to announce a rise within the month-to-month pension of former cricketers (males & ladies) and match officers. Around 900 personnel will avail of this profit and near 75% of personnel will probably be beneficiaries of a 100% increase.

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 13, 2022

Honorary Treasurer, BCCI, Arun Singh Dhumal, said: “Whatever the BCCI is today, it is because of the contribution of its former cricketers and umpires. We are pleased to announce the increase in the monthly pensions, which will be a gesture for the well-being of our former cricketers.”

The new pension schemes will come into impact from June 1, 2022.

Existing Pension per Month (Rs)

Increased Pension per Month (Rs)

Rs 15,000

Rs 30,000

Rs 22,500

Rs 45,000

Rs 30,000

Rs 52,500

Rs 37,500

Rs 60,000

Rs 50,000