Sources indicate that former national captain Babar Azam faces uncertainty over retaining his spot in the prestigious A category, sparking speculation about potential reshuffles in the contracts hierarchy.
Emerging performers are likely to be rewarded this year, with T20 captain Salman Agha and leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed reportedly in line for promotions.
Meanwhile, all-rounders Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Nawaz, experienced fast bowler Hasan Ali, and middle-order batter Khushdil Shah are also expected to feature on the list.
New faces such as Sahibzada Farhan, Hasan Nawaz, and left-arm pacer Sufiyan Muqeem may also secure contracts.
Conversely, sources suggest that Usman Khan, wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah, and fast bowler Khurram Shahzad are unlikely to be included this time.
The official announcement of the central contracts is expected next week, with the PCB finalizing the list after a thorough review of player performances, fitness levels, and future team requirements.
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