Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 16 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has become the first-ever state cricket association of the country to introduce a contract system for its domestic players, reported ESPNCricinfo on Thursday.

The contracts will be given to eligible players as per their performance, fitness, benchmarks and the recommendations of the selection committee.

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The players have been divided in three grades, but it is not known yet if these contracts will cover both men's and women's cricketers.

-Grade A: INR 12 lakh to 20 lakh per annum

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-Grade B: INR 8 lakh to 12 lakh per annum

-Grade C: INR 8 lakh per annum

Apart from this, players will be given match fees, daily allowances, performance based incentives, as per the policies of the state board.

"The system is designed to support players who are on the cusp of higher honours, ensuring stability and motivation to perform consistently at the domestic level," the MCA said in a release as quoted by ESPNCricinfo.

"This initiative marks a new era for Mumbai cricket," MCA president Ajinkya Naik said.

"We are proud to be the first association to implement a player contract system - a progressive step that will provide greater security, structure, and growth opportunities for our Mumbai players. It reflects our vision to strengthen the foundation of Mumbai cricket and empower the next generation of cricketers," he added. (ANI)

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