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BCCI Contracts Shake-Up: Gill, Jadeja, Bumrah in Grade A; Kohli, Rohit Demoted

The BCCI has announced central contracts for the 2025-26 season, signaling a significant shift in Indian cricket. Senior stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved down to Grade B, while Shubman Gill has been promoted to the top Grade A alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. The women's team sees Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues leading the Grade A list, with several younger players receiving contracts. The men's Grade C list is notably large, featuring a mix of emerging talent and format specialists.

Key Points: BCCI Contracts: Kohli, Rohit Moved to Grade B; Gill in Top Tier

  • Gill promoted to Grade A
  • Kohli & Rohit moved to Grade B
  • Bumrah sole pacer in top tier
  • Women's team sees new talent
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Gill, Jadeja, Bumrah in Grade A as BCCI announce annual contract lists

BCCI's new contracts show a generational shift. Shubman Gill joins Bumrah & Jadeja in Grade A, while Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma move to Grade B.

Gill, Jadeja, Bumrah in Grade A as BCCI announce annual contract lists
"The contracts show a clear generational shift in Indian cricket. - BCCI Announcement"

Mumbai, Feb 9

Senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dropped to Grade B as the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India Senior Men and Senior Women for the 2025-26 season. These contracts will start on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2026.

The contracts show a clear generational shift in Indian cricket. Shubman Gill is now in Grade A for the senior men, joining Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, long-time players Kohli and Rohit dropped down to Grade B, along with KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Kuldeep Yadav, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Bumrah is the only fast bowler in the top grade, which confirms his importance under different conditions. Jadeja's place in Grade A shows his ongoing value as an all-rounder.

For the women, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma lead the Grade A list. The women's contracts also include several younger players, highlighting the growth of the senior women's pool.

The men's Grade C list is the largest, featuring a mix of emerging talent and format specialists. This group includes Axar Patel, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, among others.

Young players like Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Sai Sudharsan have been recognized for their consistent performances.

In the women's team, players such as Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana, Yastika Bhatia, and Harleen Deol appear in Grades B and C. Newer names like Uma Chetry, Kranti Gaud, and Kashvee Gautam have also received central contracts.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the women's contracts getting equal billing in the announcement. Harmanpreet and Smriti leading the pack is well-deserved. Good to see investment in the women's game with so many younger players getting contracts.
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Vikram M
Bumrah being the only pacer in Grade A speaks volumes. He is our most important bowler, no doubt. But I feel for Siraj being in B. On his day, he's just as lethal. Hope this motivates him further!
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Priya S
While I understand the need to promote young talent, respectfully, putting Kohli and Rohit in Grade B feels a bit harsh. Their experience and brand value for Indian cricket is immense. Grade A+ was made for players like them, even if they play fewer matches.
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Rohit P
Great to see Dhruv Jurel and Sai Sudharsan getting recognition! They performed brilliantly when given the chance. This is how you build a strong bench strength. The Grade C list is packed with future stars.
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Michael C
Jadeja in Grade A is a no-brainer. The man is a three-dimensional player - bats, bowls, and is arguably the best fielder in the world. His consistency across formats is remarkable.

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