Buzz around the BCCI central contracts is heating up fast. Reports suggest major changes at the top. If confirmed, these decisions will reshape how Indian cricket rewards senior players and future leaders.
Big Names Face Possible Demotion
Several reports claim Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to move from the A+ tier to the A category. Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah may also drop a level, losing their place in the top contract bracket.
Shubman Gill Tipped for A+ Promotion
Shubman Gill is reportedly in line for an A+ contract. The BCCI appears keen to project him as the next major all-round star. Many fans remain divided on whether his current impact justifies such a jump.
Expected B and C Grade Players
Players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhurv Jurel, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, and Sanju Samson are expected to feature in the B-grade list. Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep may land in C-grade contracts.
Fans Struggle to Accept Ro-Ko Drop
While Rohit and Virat becoming single-format players made the demotion likely, fans are still uneasy. The idea of the duo who once dominated the ICT missing out on top contracts feels hard to accept.
Respect Versus Selection Policy Debate
Many believe the BCCI should have retained Ro-Ko in the A+ tier as a mark of respect for their contributions until their ODI retirements. Clarity will only come once the official list is released, which is expected soon.
