Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will likely introduce maternity leaves in the central contracts of Pakistan Women Cricket Team players. According to reports, the decision to add maternity leaves to contracts was made after Pakistan Women’s captain, Bismah Maroof, announced an indefinite break from cricket.
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Bismah broke the news on Twitter:
I am delighted to announce that I am entering a new chapter in my life as motherhood beckons. I would like to wish the Pakistan women's team the very best as I take an indefinite break from cricket. Request for prayers and support. Thank you 🤗
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) April 16, 2021
PCB congratulated the Women’s team captain and wished her the best of luck as she enters a new chapter in her life.
Congratulations Bismah! We wish you and your family the very best as you enter this new phase of your life. https://t.co/aJJFXwKE3X
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) April 16, 2021
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According to the current contract, there is no clause for maternity leave, nor does PCB offer any support for women cricketers during this period. According to the latest developments, women cricketers will be offered medical perks and indefinite maternity leave in their central contracts.
Bismah Maroof will continue to earn her monthly salary according to the ‘A’ category central contract, and she will also be offered medical benefits. Bismah will become the first player in Pakistan’s cricket history to be offered maternity leave.
