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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will retain their top-tier BCCI contracts despite stepping back from T20Is. Shreyas Iyer is set to return after his strong Champions Trophy performance, while Ishan Kishan remains sidelined. Axar Patel could earn a promotion after his stellar T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy contributions. The BCCI is finalizing contracts ahead of India's England tour.

Key Points: Rohit Kohli Retain BCCI A+ Contracts as Iyer Returns

  • Rohit-Kohli retain Rs 7 crore A+ contracts
  • Shreyas Iyer set for comeback after Champions Trophy heroics
  • Ishan Kishan likely excluded again
  • Axar Patel in line for promotion
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Rohit-Kohli to retain A+ BCCI contracts, Iyer to return but Kishan may remain out: Sources

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retain top BCCI contracts while Shreyas Iyer makes a comeback. Ishan Kishan likely to stay excluded.

"Even after retiring from T20s, Rohit and Kohli will continue in the elite A+ category. – Sources to IANS"

Mumbai, April 1

Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to retain their A+ grade contract, which is worth Rs 7 crore in the BCCI's annual player contracts.

Even after retiring from the T20 format, Rohit and Kohli will continue in the elusive A+ category. Shreyas Iyer, India’s leading run-getter in the recent Champions Trophy, is all set to make his comeback in the central contract list," sources told IANS.

"Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan, who was notably excluded alongside Iyer last year, still has to wait for his return in central contracts," it added.

All-rounder Axar Patel, who played a vital role in India's unbeaten runs in the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, also stands a good chance to earn a promotion.

Varun Chakaravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Abhishek Sharma, who have been stellar performers for India in different formats in the last 12 months, also have a great chance to earn their first-ever central contract.

Last week, the BCCI announced the annual retainers for the India senior women’s team for the 2024/25 cycle.

Earlier, IANS reported that the meeting between Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee, and Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, was supposed to take place in Guwahati on Saturday but was postponed.

The meeting revolved around two major topics: annual retainers of the men’s team and initial make-up of the India ‘A’ as well as senior team for the tour of England.

The conclusion of the Indian Premier League will kickstart the five-match series against England at Headingley from June 20. This would be India’s first Test series after losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia 3-1. India last won a Test series in England back in 2007.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Kohli and Rohit absolutely deserve their A+ contracts! Their experience is invaluable to the team, even if they're not playing all formats. The young guns will learn so much from them 👏
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Priya M.
Happy for Shreyas Iyer! He's been in great form. But honestly surprised about Ishan Kishan - he's shown flashes of brilliance. Hope he gets another chance soon 🤞
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Sanjay T.
While I respect Kohli and Rohit's contributions, shouldn't we gradually shift focus to younger players for contracts? The future is with talents like Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy.
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Ananya R.
Axar Patel deserves that promotion! He's been our most consistent all-rounder across formats. His performance in the T20 WC was 🔥
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Vikram J.
Interesting to see Varun Chakaravarthy might get a contract. His mystery spin could be crucial for the England tour where conditions favor swing bowling.
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Neha P.
The England series will be the real test! Hope the contracts motivate everyone to perform well. We need to break that 17-year drought in England 💪

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