BCCI awarded 30 Players in Central Contract Lists for 2023-24 Session - No Contract for Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer

BCCI announced annual players contract list for Session 2023- 2024 - Dhruv and Sarfaraz will get Grade C Contract after Completing Criterion of Playing 3 Test Match 

BCCI announced Central Contract list for 2023-24 Session

In a much-anticipated move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) for the 2023-24 season. This announcement, made on February 28, 2024, brings clarity and excitement to cricket enthusiasts worldwide as they eagerly await the composition of the national squad for the upcoming year.

Grade A

R Ashwin, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.#TeamIndia

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 28, 2024

The contract list, categorized into four grades, reflects the stellar performances and contributions of players across various formats of the game. Let's delve into the details of each grade and the athletes who have secured coveted spots on Team India's roster:

List of Players who are in BCCI Grade A+ list-  (4 Athletes)

BCCI has kept 4 players in the list of GRADE A+ for the session 2023-24 

Leading the pack in Grade A+ are four cricketing stalwarts whose prowess on the field is unparalleled. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have rightfully earned their positions at the top tier of the contract hierarchy. With their consistent excellence and match-winning abilities, these players continue to set the bar high for their peers.

List of Players who are in BCCI Grade A list (6 Athletes)

In Grade A, we find a formidable lineup of six athletes who have demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience in their performances. R Ashwin, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Hardik Pandya represent the core strength of Team India with their versatile talents across all formats of the game.

List of Players who are in BCCI Grade B (5 Athletes)

The Grade B category features five promising players who have made significant contributions to the team's success. Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal have showcased their potential and are poised to make even greater strides in the coming seasons.

List of Players who are in BCCI Grade C (15 Athletes)

Completing the roster are fifteen athletes in Grade C, a diverse mix of emerging talents and seasoned campaigners. Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Ruturaj Gaekwad, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, KS Bharat, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, and Rajat Patidar form the backbone of India's cricketing depth chart.

It's worth noting that players meeting specific performance criteria, such as playing a minimum number of matches in Test, ODI, or T20 formats, have been automatically included in Grade C. This provision ensures that deserving talents receive recognition and support based on their on-field contributions. To get BCCI central contract Players must have played 8 odi or 3 test or  10 T20I. So Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan will get Grade C Contract after Completing Criterion of Playing 3 Test Match in Mohali. 

In addition to the contract announcements, the BCCI Selection Committee has recommended Fast Bowling contracts for Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa. This initiative underscores the board's commitment to nurturing and developing fast bowling talent, a crucial aspect of India's cricketing arsenal.

Furthermore, the BCCI has emphasized the importance of athletes prioritizing participation in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team. This directive aims to maintain the competitive edge of players by providing them with ample opportunities for match practice and skill refinement. 

It's important to highlight that certain players, such as Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, were not considered for annual contracts in this round of recommendations. While the reasons for their exclusion have not been explicitly stated, it underscores the competitive nature of selection processes at the highest level of cricket.

 List of Important Player's Who misses Out Of BCCI  Contract for Session 2023-24

Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh yadav, Shikhar Dhawan , Deepak Hooda. Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyash iyer, Ishan Kishan

Fans have mix reaction on the BCCI contract list for Session 2023-24

Fans feel sorry for Shreyas Iyer 

- Hundred in World Cup Semis.
- Only Indian player in the World Cup history to score 500+ runs in middle order in a single edition.
- Vice Captain in few series.

Still no place in the BCCI contract list, feel for Iyer, was in peak in ODIs in the last 3-4 years. pic.twitter.com/9ssEO7Wzv7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 28, 2024

Some fans including Cricessence asks why Kuldeep and Axar are in Grade C and Hardik Pandya who rarely seen on ground playing for India is in Grade A

It is unbelievable🤭
Why @hardikpandya7 who rarely plays for India and plays only white ball is in grade A
and @imkuldeep18 and Axar Patel who plays all three formate often is placed in Grade C ?? @BCCI #Hardik #Kuldeep #TeamIndia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/0XRvwXNpC1

— CricEssence.com (@cricessence) February 28, 2024

 

In conclusion, the unveiling of the Annual Player Retainership 2023-24 reaffirms BCCI's commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence in Indian cricket. With a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, Team India is poised to scale new heights of success in the upcoming season. As fans eagerly await the action-packed contests ahead, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter in the annals of Indian cricket.