PCB shows the way
May 06, 2021
The Pakistan Cricket Board has introduced a stimulating set of reforms on parental support for both male and female cricketers. The cricket board has even gone beyond what is incumbent under the existing law in the country, as it unveils its Parental Support Policy. Under the new policy, female cricketers will be entitled to year-long paid maternity leave; they can also opt for a non-playing role as they get closer to their maternity leave; when leaving for maternity leave, they will be guaranteed a contract for the following year; and on their return, the cricket board will provide them support to recover after the delivery. Male cricketers are also entitled to a month-long paid paternity leave.