Kathmandu, May 26 -- The Cricket Association of Nepal has increased the monthly salaries of players under central contract for 2026. Players have been graded into five categories and will earn between Rs25,000 and Rs150,000 per month.

Compared to the central contract in the previous year, one category, A+, has been added this time, albeit only for the men's team.

Skipper Rohit Kumar Paudel, vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee and experienced leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane have been placed in A+ category and will earn Rs150,000 monthly.

Previously, the highest category for a male player was 'A' and they were given Rs100,000 monthly.

For 2026, there are four men's and women's players each in A category. Meanwhile, the women's players in A...