Afghanistan Cricket Board has moved to cut salaries of the coaching staff of the men’s team by 25% in May; that number could go up to 50% in June amid the coronavirus crisis.
“We have decided to cut 25% (of the salary for the coaches) for May, 50% for June if we are not able to resume international cricket. We will try and keep them for as long as our financial situation allows.” ACB chief executive Lutfullah Stanikzai told ESPNcricinfo.
Stanikzai said that the ACB has been dealing with poor finances for a while and in the absence of government grants and ICC events being in question, tough times could be ahead.
“We are just trying to save costs wherever we can; there has been loss of revenue for us – the government grant we receive is at risk because the government is spending that on dealing with the pandemic.”
“We lost our clothing partner Tyka. We are not 100% sure Asia Cup will take place and the revenue we will receive from there. If there are problems with the T20 World Cup that will also impact us negatively going forward to next year and beyond.” he concluded.
BCCI has been helping the ACB by providing Lucknow as it’s home venue in international cricket and one has to wonder if the big-brother will be in a position to help a reeling young sibling in these times.