Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Make Comeback in Updated Central Contracts
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the annual player contracts for the 2024-25 season, featuring 34 centrally contracted players. The list sees the return of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, both of whom were left out of the previous contract cycle.
In a notable reshuffle, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja retain their positions in the elite Grade A+ category, underlining their continued importance to Indian cricket.
Contract Period and Highlights
The contracts will be valid from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This annual update reflects the performances of players across formats, recent contributions in major tournaments, and current status in India’s playing squads.
Shreyas Iyer returns in Grade B after a stellar showing in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, where he helped India lift the title and earned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month (March). Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan, after consistent domestic performances and an IPL century, is back in Grade C.
Complete BCCI Central Contract List (2024–25)
Grade A+:
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravindra Jadeja
Grade A:
- Mohammed Siraj
- KL Rahul
- Shubman Gill
- Hardik Pandya
- Mohammed Shami
- Rishabh Pant
Grade B:
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Axar Patel
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shreyas Iyer
Grade C:
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Verma
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Shivam Dube
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Washington Sundar
- Mukesh Kumar
- Sanju Samson
- Arshdeep Singh
- Prasidh Krishna
- Rajat Patidar
- Dhruv Jurel
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ishan Kishan
- Abhishek Sharma
- Akash Deep
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Harshit Rana
First-Time Contracted Players
Four cricketers earn their maiden BCCI central contracts this year: Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Their elevation highlights India’s focus on rewarding emerging talents based on domestic and IPL performances.
Conclusion
The BCCI’s contract update is seen as a balanced move that recognizes experience while giving fresh faces a platform to grow. With the ICC T20 World Cup and other key tournaments ahead, the structure ensures a strong talent pipeline across formats for Team India.
Category: Indian Cricket, BCCI News, Player Contracts
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