BCCI Announces Raise In Monthly Pensions For Former Umpires And Cricketers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a raise in monthly pensions for former umpires and cricketers (both men and women) in a statement released on Monday evening.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said that close to 900 people will be eligible for the same and a few are also in line to get a double raise on the pensions.
“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% raise,” Shah said in a Tweet on Monday.
| S.No | Existing Pension per Month (Rs) | Increased Pension per Month (Rs) |
| 1 | Rs 15,000 | Rs 30,000 |
| 2 | Rs 22,500 | Rs 45,000 |
| 3 | Rs 30,000 | Rs 52,500 |
| 4 | Rs 37,500 | Rs 60,000 |
| 5 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 70,000 |
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% raise.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 13, 2022
“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 statement from Shah further read.
“It is our duty to be by their side once their playing days are over” – BCCI President Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly mentioned that the board values its former members and it’s their responsibility to stay by their side and respect the contributions made by their employees.
“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 said in a statement released by the BCCI.
