Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is finalizing the 2025 central contracts for national players. Sources say major changes are unlikely overall. However, most shifts will happen in the D-category, where several players may lose their contracts. Meanwhile, some new and returning players could earn their first contracts this year.

Consultations involving coaches, directors, and international departments have reached the final stages. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will approve the contracts soon. This will be the last year under the current three-year financial model for central contracts.

Reports indicate players not active in any format will lose their contracts. Players likely to be included are Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Har...