BCCI Central Contracts 2024, it sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Two of India’s most prominent white-ball stars – Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer – found themselves axed completely, while newcomers like Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan entered the list.
This 1,500+ word exclusive reveals:
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The REAL reasons behind Kishan & Iyer’s snub
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Complete contract list & salary breakdowns
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How new selection criteria differs from past years
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Experts’ reactions to the controversial decisions
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What this means for India’s T20 World Cup squad
Chapter 1: The Contract Categories – Who Got What?
2024 BCCI Central Contract Structure
| Grade | Annual Salary (INR) | Players Included |
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| A+ | 7 Crore | Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja, Bumrah |
| A | 5 Crore | Ashwin, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill |
| B | 3 Crore | Surya, Pant, Hardik, Axar |
| C | 1 Crore | Jaiswal, Jurel, Siraj, Kuldeep |
Shock Absentees: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (Grade C last year)
New Entrants: Dhruv Jurel (C), Sarfaraz Khan (C), Rinku Singh (C)
BCCI Central Contracts 2024, For the complete player list, visit Crickviews’ Exclusive Report.
Chapter 2: The Kishan-Iyer Saga – What Went Wrong?
Ishan Kishan’s Downfall
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Refused to Play Ranji Trophy despite BCCI orders
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Took Mental Health Break during SA tour (December 2023)
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Seen Partying in Dubai while team played Tests
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Ignored Selectors’ Calls to return for domestic cricket
BCCI Source Told Crickviews:
“We can’t reward players who prioritize IPL over national duty.”
Shreyas Iyer’s Costly Mistakes
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Poor Test Form: Averaged 19 in last 10 innings
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Back Injury Excuse Backfired: NCA reports showed full fitness
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Skipped Mumbai’s Ranji QF for “personal training”
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Publicly Criticized Pitches after Test failures
Chapter 3: The New BCCI Selection Policy – Key Changes
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Mandatory Domestic Cricket
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Players must play minimum 3 Ranji games (unless with national team)
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Fitness Over Reputation
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Even stars can be dropped if NCA fitness benchmarks aren’t met
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Test Cricket Priority
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Grade A/B contracts now require consistent red-ball performance
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IPL Performance Decoupled
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No more IPL-based contracts (e.g., Kishan’s ₹15.25cr salary irrelevant)
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Expert Take:
“This is BCCI’s strongest message yet – play for India first.” – Harsha Bhogle on Cricbuzz
Chapter 4: Winners & Losers of the Contract Shakeup
Biggest Winners
✅ Dhruv Jurel (Grade C): Rewarded for Test debut heroics
✅ Rinku Singh (Grade C): Consistent T20I performances paid off
✅ Sarfaraz Khan (Grade C): Ranji dominance finally recognized
Biggest Losers
❌ Sanju Samson: Omitted despite ODI average of 55+ in 2023
❌ Umran Malik: Lost contract after poor international year
❌ Shardul Thakur: Dropped from Grade B to out of list
Chapter 5: T20 World Cup Implications – Who’s Now in Pole Position?
Wicketkeeper Battle
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KL Rahul (Grade A): Likely first-choice
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Dhruv Jurel (Grade C): Dark horse contender
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Sanju Samson: Needs big IPL to return
Middle Order Shakeup
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Shreyas Iyer’s WC chances now <10%
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Suryakumar (Grade B) locked at No.4
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Rinku Singh almost certain to make squad
For latest WC squad predictions, check Crickviews’ Power Rankings.
Chapter 6: Experts & Players React
Harsh But Fair?
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Sunil Gavaskar: “Finally, accountability in Indian cricket!”
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Gautam Gambhir: “Should’ve happened years ago.”
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Rohit Sharma: “Team comes first – no exceptions.” (Indirect dig?)
Backlash from Omitted Stars
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Ishan Kishan reportedly “devastated,” considering legal options
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Shreyas Iyer rushed to play Ranji semis after snub
Chapter 7: What’s Next for Kishan & Iyer?
Road to Redemption
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Play Full Ranji Season (Kishan already joined Jharkhand)
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Score Big in IPL 2024
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Hope for Late WC Call-Up if injuries occur
Alternative Paths
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County Cricket Offers: Essex interested in Iyer
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Focus on IPL: Become T20 specialists like Russell/Narine
Read More: Kohli’s T20I Comeback: Can He Dominate the 2024 T20 World Cup?
Conclusion: A New Era of Accountability
The BCCI Central Contracts 2024 mark a paradigm shift – proving that past reputation and IPL stardom won’t guarantee privileges. With the T20 World Cup approaching, this hardline approach could either:
✔ Motivate players to prioritize national duty
❌ Backfire if key stars lose confidence
One thing’s certain – the days of “comfort zone cricket” are over in India.
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