BCCI raises monthly pension amount for former cricketers

The BCCI has raised the amount received per month as pension by former cricketers and match officials — men and women.

Former India players who retired before December 31, 1993 and played more than 25 matches will now receive ₹70,000 per month as pension (a ₹20,000 hike). First-class cricketers who played more than 75 matches till the 2003-04 season will receive ₹52,500 (a ₹22,500 hike), those who played 50 to 74 matches will receive ₹45,000 (a ₹22,500 hike), and those who played 25 to 49 matches will receive ₹30,000 (a hike of ₹15,000).

Earlier, women cricketers who played 10 or more Tests received ₹22,500 per month and those who played five to nine Tests received ₹15,000 per month. But now, that fee structure has also been revised (₹45,000 and ₹30,000).

Meanwhile, National Cricket Academy coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Sairaj Bahutule and Munish Bali will be part of the India support staff for its tour of Ireland. V. V. S. Laxman will serve as head coach.