This overhaul aims to foster a high-performance culture by directly linking financial rewards to match outcomes and global rankings. The new system introduces a mix of lucrative winning bonuses and a penalty clause for series defeats.
Under the proposed guidelines, series win bonuses will now be restricted to victories against nations ranked in the Top 4 of the ICC rankings. This is a significant shift from the previous policy, where bonuses were granted for series wins against any team within the top nine. Additionally, the board has introduced a disciplinary financial measure: a 10% deduction in match fees for all players if they lose a series in any format (Test, ODI, or T20I).
The bonus structure also distinguishes between home and away successes. While players will receive full bonuses for overseas victories, rewards for winning at home are slightly scaled down, except for the T20I format, where bonuses remain consistent regardless of the venue. For instance, defeating a Rank 1 Test team away from home will earn the squad a collective bonus of $150,000, while a home win against the same opponent will be valued at $100,000.
Individual match fees have also been structured to prioritize winning. In Test cricket, a win earns a player $15,000, while a loss or a draw results in $7,500. Similar tiered payments apply to limited-overs formats, with ODI wins valued at $7,500 and T20I wins at $5,000. Captains will receive additional leadership allowances per match—$1,000 for Tests and ODIs, and $500 for T20Is—provided they remain on the field for the duration of the game.
Individual excellence is also being incentivized through ICC player rankings. A player reaching the World No. 1 spot in any format will receive a one-time payment of $25,000, while those ranked between 2nd and 5th will receive $20,000. These incentives are supplementary to annual contract retainers, daily allowances, and sponsorship shares.
