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BCCI Finalizes 2024-25 Central Contracts with 34 Players

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan return, Rishabh Pant earns promotion, and young talents secure maiden contracts in revamped player list.

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Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - India Practice - M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India - November 11, 2023 India's Ishan Kishan during practice REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Cricket - ICC Men's Champions Trophy - Final - India v New Zealand - Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 9, 2025 India's Shreyas Iyer in action REUTERS/Satish Kumar
Shreyas Iyer returns to BCCI's central contracts list

Overview

  • The BCCI announced its 2024-25 central contracts on April 21, featuring 34 players across four grades: A+, A, B, and C.
  • Senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja retained their top-tier A+ status with annual retainers of Rs 7 crore.
  • Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan rejoined the contract list, placed in Grades B and C respectively, after being excluded last year for missing domestic matches.
  • Rishabh Pant was promoted from Grade B to Grade A, recognizing his strong performances following recovery from a serious accident.
  • Emerging players like Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, and Varun Chakaravarthy earned their first contracts, reflecting the BCCI's focus on nurturing young talent.