BCCI Central Contracts 2022-23: Hardik Pandya , Suryakumar Yadav to be promoted. Read here

The BCCI yearly player contracts for 2022-23 are about to be published, and Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are likely to be promoted. While the all-rounder is the favourite to replace Rohit Sharma as India's future T20I captain, India's very own Mr. 360 has dominated the T20 format this year, and by a long shot. Surya has been very consistent in the limited-overs format, has already broken into the ODI system, and is now awaiting the ultimate Test call. Surya is now in contract Grade C.

Hardik is expected to get a double promotion because he will be captaining the T20I ship in the near future and is one of the most significant individuals in India's white-ball setup. The 29-year-old is now ranked in Grade C.

The 50-over World Cup in 2023 and the T20 World Cup in 2024 are both crucial white-ball years for the Indian cricket squad. Many veteran players are set to miss the 2024 T20 World Cup, and a plan for the youthful brigade under Hardik is already in place.


Officially, the decision on T20I captaincy is not on the 12-point agenda for the December 21 BCCI Apex Council meeting, but whispers of Hardik's elevation as the next T20I skipper are loud, and it's only a matter of time before he takes over and charts the way forward for the Indian cricket team in the shortest format.

Axar Patel, who has been playing the three forms for India consistently and efficiently in Ravindra Jadeja's absence, might be another excellent performance to break into the Grade A group.

Shubman Gill has also been extremely impressive in recent Test and ODI appearances, and the graceful opener is on his way to Grade B, if not A. Shardul Thakur of the Palghar Express has faded from the Test and T20I setup and is likely to be dropped to the Grade C category.

FAQ

What is the full form of BCCI?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India

How much grade-A do players get in their salary?
Grade A players receive 5 cr annually.