PCB Breaks New Ground with First-Ever Tiered Women’s Domestic Contracts

In a major step toward strengthening women’s cricket in the country, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded domestic contracts to 65 players for the 2025–26 season.

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For the first time in the PCB’s history, the contracts have been divided into two tiers—Gold and Silver. Twenty players have been placed in the Gold category, while 45 others, including U19 and emerging players, have been slotted into Silver.

The contracts will run from July 2025 to June 2026, covering a busy season of domestic and age‑group tournaments.

The Women’s National Selection Committee, headed by former Test cricketer Asad Shafiq and ex‑Pakistan international Batool Fatima, finalized the list of players. The board also clarified that the door remains open for players outside this pool to earn contracts if they impress in upcoming events and regional academy camps.

Gold Category of PCB’s Domestic Contracts:

Anam Amin Anosha Nasir Ayesha Zafar Dua Majid Ghulam Fatima Gull Rukh Hafsa Khalid Huraina Sajjad Iram Javed Kaynat Hafeez Mahnoor Aftab Neelam Mushtaq Noreen Yaqoob Saima Malik Saira Jabeen Tania Saeed Tasmia Rubab Yusra Amir Zaib-un-Nisa Zunash Abdul Sattar

Silver Contracts

Aleena Masood Amber Kainat Areesha Noor Ayesha Bilal Fatima Khan Fatima Shahid Fatima Zahra Humna Bilal Khadija Chishti Laiba Mansoor Maham Manzoor Momina Riasat Muqadas Bukhari Neha Sharmin Nadeem Noor-ul-Iman Rabia Rani Rida Aslam Saiqa Riaz Sana Urooj Shabnam Hayat Soha Fatima Syeda Masooma Zahra

U19 & Emerging Players (All Silver Category)

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Aleesa Mukhtiar Aqsa Bibi Areesha Ansari Barira Saif Fizza Fiaz Haniah Ahmer Komal Khan Laiba Nasir Maham Anees Mahnoor Zeb Malaika Suhani Manahil Rafiq Meerab Sheikh Memoona Khalid Minahil Javaid Quratulain Ravail Farhan Samiya Afsar Shahar Bano Syeda Batool Fatima Tayyba Imdad Wasifa Hussain Zoofishan Ayyaz

By categorizing contracts for the first time and giving youngsters a clear pathway, the PCB has signaled its intent not only to reward current performers but also to invest in the next generation of women cricketers.

With Pakistan eyeing improved performances in international cricket, the domestic pool is being viewed as the backbone of sustainable growth.

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