BCCI Central Contracts 2024, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its annual central contracts for 2024 in January, sparking intense debates across the cricketing world. With shock omissions, new grading systems, and revised salary structures, this year’s contract list revealed much about Indian cricket’s future direction.
In this exclusive 1500+ word analysis, we cover:
✔ Complete contract list with salary breakdowns
✔ Why Ishan Kishan & Shreyas Iyer were dropped
✔ New performance-based contract rules explained
✔ Rise of new stars like Rinku Singh
✔ How this affects India’s T20 World Cup preparations
✔ Comparisons with other cricket boards’ payment structures
The 2024 Central Contracts: Who Got What?
1.Grade A+ (₹7 Crore)
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Rohit Sharma
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Virat Kohli
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Jasprit Bumrah
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Ravindra Jadeja
2.Grade A (₹5 Crore)
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KL Rahul
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Mohammed Shami
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Rishabh Pant
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Hardik Pandya
3.Grade B (₹3 Crore)
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Suryakumar Yadav
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Shubman Gill
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Axar Patel
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New Entry: Rinku Singh
4.Grade C (₹1 Crore)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Mohammed Siraj
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Surprise Inclusion: Shivam Dube
🔗 For complete contract details, visit BCCI’s official announcement.
The Big Controversies: Why These Players Were Dropped
1. Ishan Kishan’s Snub – The Real Reason
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Refused to play Ranji Trophy when asked
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Attended party events during domestic season
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BCCI’s strong message about prioritizing domestic cricket
2. Shreyas Iyer’s Surprise Exclusion
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Poor Test form against England
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Reported back issues despite NCA clearance
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Another case of BCCI cracking down on attitude
3. Cheteshwar Pujara’s Continued Absence
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Still scoring runs in County cricket
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Clear signal that India has moved on from him
🔗 Read expert opinions on these exclusions at ESPNCricinfo’s analysis.
New Contract Rules Explained
1. Performance-Based Increments
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50% bonus for playing 70% of Tests
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Additional ₹15 lakh per Test match played
2. Domestic Cricket Mandate
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Must play minimum 3 Ranji games if not on national duty
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Strict penalties for skipping domestic matches
3. Fitness Clause Updates
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Must pass Yo-Yo test with higher benchmarks
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Regular NCA check-ins mandatory
The Rising Stars: New Faces in Contract List
1. Rinku Singh (Grade B)
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Reward for consistent finishing in T20Is
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Potential long-term No. 5 batter
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (Grade C)
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Test opener credentials recognized
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Expected to move up quickly
3. Shivam Dube (Grade C)
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SA20 and Afghanistan series performances paid off
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Now in T20 World Cup contention
How This Affects India’s T20 World Cup Plans
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Clear message about player availability priorities
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Hardik Pandya’s Grade A contract shows faith in his captaincy potential
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Youngsters getting rewarded over established names signals transition phase
Comparisons With Other Boards
England Cricket
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Match fees heavier than annual contracts
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More flexible player availability rules
Cricket Australia
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Similar graded structure
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Better injury compensation policies
Pakistan Cricket Board
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Much lower salary brackets
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Frequent contract disputes
🔗 For international cricket salary comparisons, visit CrickViews’ exclusive report.
Expert Reactions & Player Responses
Rahul Dravid’s Statement
“We want players who are committed to all formats and domestic cricket.”
Ishan Kishan’s Social Media Post
Deleted cryptic Instagram story hinting at disappointment
Fan Reactions on Twitter
#JusticeForIshan trends for 2 days after announcement
What’s Next? The Road Ahead
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Ranji Trophy performances will be closely monitored
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IPL 2024 form could force mid-season contract upgrades
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T20 World Cup squad selection will reflect these priorities
Read More: Steve Smith’s Opener Experiment: Bold Gamble or Desperate Move? The Complete Analysis
Final Verdict: BCCI’s Tough Love Approach
The 2024 contracts show BCCI is no longer tolerating:
❌ Taking central contracts for granted
❌ Ignoring domestic cricket
❌ Prioritizing IPL over national duty
This hardline stance could either:
✅ Build stronger team culture OR
✅ Create rift between board and players
What do you think? Was BCCI too harsh? Vote in our poll!
