Mohammad Kaif, Amit Mishra react as BCCI announces increase in pension of ex-cricketers, says THIS

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced an increase in pensions of retired cricketers. The five pension brackets of 15000, 22500, 30000, 37500 and 50000 have been increased to 30000, 45000, 52500, 60000 and 70000 respectively. BCCI secretary Jay Shah broke the news on Twitter.

Thanks BCCI, this means a lot to retired players. My father, Mohammad Tarif, is always very happy when he gets his pension. Money gives security, recognition makes you proud.@BCCI @SGanguly99 @JayShah https://t.co/BraaYW2G8q — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 13, 2022

"I’m pleased to announce an increase in the monthly pension of former cricketers (men & women) and match officials. Around 900 personnel will avail of this benefit and close to 75% of personnel will be beneficiaries of a 100% raise," Shah wrote on his Twitter handle. 

Reacting to the news former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif who is the son of ex-India cricketer Tarif Kaif, applauded BCCI's decision to increase the pension. Kaif said that the move means a lot to the ex-cricketers. 

"Thanks BCCI, this means a lot to retired players. My father, Mohammad Tarif, is always very happy when he gets his pension. Money gives security, recognition makes you proud," Kaif wrote on Twitter. 

Kaif in another Tweet said, "My father played 60 first class games. Scored close to 3000 runs, hit 5 hundreds. His generation helped the game grow when there was no money. By remembering their contribution, BCCI has shown a big heart."

Wow, great decision by @bcci and Mr @jayshah ji. A remarkable decision which will be followed by many foreign boards soon. https://t.co/kziDsoby3s — Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) June 13, 2022

India cricketer Amit Mishra also reacted on the same by saying that it is a remarkable decision and will be followed by many other boards as well. "Wow, great decision by @bcci and Mr @jayshah ji. A remarkable decision which will be followed by many foreign boards soon," Mishra wrote.