BCCI doubles pension of former umpires, gamers

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

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The first-class gamers, who had been paid Rs 15,000 will now get Rs 30,000 whereas former Test gamers, who acquired Rs 37,500, will now get Rs 60,000. Those who had been paid Rs 50,000 pension will now get Rs 70,000.  The girls internationals, who received Rs 30,000, will obtain Rs 52,500 from now.

The first-class cricketers who retired earlier than 2003 and get Rs 22,500 will now get Rs 45,000.

“It is essential 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,” mentioned BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.

“It is mportant that the financial well-being of our former cricketers is taken care of. The players remain the lifeline of the game, it is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over. The umpires hve been heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution.”

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) June 13, 2022

“I’m pleased to announce an increase in the monthly pension of former cricketers (men & women) and match officials. Around 900 personnel will avail of this benefit and close to 75% of personnel will be beneficiaries of a 100 pc raise,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted.

Revised pension chart. (BCCI)

“The umpires have been unsung heroes and the BCCI truly values their contribution.” BCCI treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal mentioned:

“Whatever the BCCI is right now, it’s due to the contribution of its former cricketers and umpires.

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“We are pleased to announce the increase in the monthly pensions which will be a gesture for the well-being of our former cricketers.”