Overview
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are likely to be moved out of the A+ tier after stepping away from Tests and T20Is, according to multiple reports.
- Shubman Gill is expected to be promoted to the elite A+ bracket, with Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah also projected in that top tier.
- Ishan Kishan is expected to return to the contract list following his selection for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
- Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar could be left out of the new contracts, though this remains unconfirmed.
- Alongside player grades, the BCCI is reported to be reviewing long‑pending increases to match fees for domestic umpires and match referees.