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BCCI contracts out: Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah in A+ grade, check full list & salaries

Star Power Retains the Top Grade
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Star Power Retains the Top Grade
BCCI retained Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja in the elite Grade A+ category for 2024–25. These stalwarts continue to be the backbone of Indian cricket across all formats.
Strong Line-up in Grade A
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Strong Line-up in Grade A
Grade A contracts were awarded to 6 core players, including KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Shami. Rishabh Pant makes a strong return after injury, while Siraj’s rise as a lead pacer is acknowledged.
No Promotion for Kuldeep & Axar
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No Promotion for Kuldeep & Axar
Despite starring in India’s ICC T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy wins, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel remain in Grade B. Their crucial contributions with ball and bat raised expectations of an upgrade.
Comebacks for Iyer & Kishan
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Comebacks for Iyer & Kishan
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan made it back to the central contract list after being dropped last year. Iyer slots into Grade B, while Kishan joins Grade C, marking their return to BCCI's core plans.
New Faces Get Central Contracts
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New Faces Get Central Contracts
First-time central contracts were handed to young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Their entry into Grade C signals BCCI’s push toward grooming next-gen stars.
Full List
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Full List
Pay Structure
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Pay Structure
Grade A+: Rs 7 crore
Grade A: Rs 5 crore
Grade B: Rs 3 crore
Grade C: Rs 1 crore
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