BCCI Announces Central Contracts for 2024–25: Pant Promoted, Iyer & Kishan Return

The BCCI has announced Team India's central contracts for 2024–25. Rishabh Pant gets promoted, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan return, while young talents like Dhruv Jurel and Abhishek Sharma are newly added. Read the full list and changes.

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Apr 21, 2025 - 17:37 Updated: Apr 21, 2025 - 17:39
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BCCI Announces Central Contracts for 2024–25: Pant Promoted, Iyer & Kishan Return

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the central contracts list for the 2024–25 season, bringing several noteworthy changes to the roster. The retainership, which spans from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, categorizes players into four grades with different annual retainers.

Top Tier Remains Unchanged

The prestigious Grade A+, offering an annual salary of ₹7 crore, continues to include:

  • Rohit Sharma

  • Virat Kohli

  • Jasprit Bumrah

  • Ravindra Jadeja

These names reflect BCCI’s continued reliance on experience and multi-format consistency.

Pant's Promotion and Star Performers in Grade A

The biggest development this year is the promotion of Rishabh Pant to Grade A (₹5 crore annually), following his inspirational comeback from injury and crucial role across formats. Other players in this category include:

  • KL Rahul

  • Mohammed Shami

  • Shubman Gill

  • Mohammed Siraj

  • Hardik Pandya

Iyer & Kishan Reinstated in Grade B

After being excluded in the previous cycle due to non-participation in domestic cricket, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been reinstated. Iyer now features in Grade B (₹3 crore), alongside:

  • Suryakumar Yadav

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal

  • Axar Patel

  • Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin, despite retiring from white-ball cricket, continues to be recognized for his contribution in Tests.

New Names in Grade C

Grade C (₹1 crore) highlights India’s emphasis on young blood and domestic talent. The list includes:

  • Sanju Samson

  • Ishan Kishan

  • Dhruv Jurel

  • Varun Chakravarthy

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy

  • Abhishek Sharma

  • Harshit Rana

These additions reflect India's preparations for future challenges and tournaments.

Focus on Discipline and Form

The BCCI has reinforced its message about player discipline and domestic cricket commitment. Players who previously lost contracts due to skipping Ranji Trophy or national duties have had to earn their way back through performance and accountability.

Notable Omissions

The contract list omits veterans such as Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav, and Cheteshwar Pujara, further signaling a generational shift.

Conclusion

This year’s BCCI retainership list reflects a thoughtful balance between proven performers and emerging talent. With India set to compete in major ICC tournaments and a full home season ahead, these contracts offer both financial recognition and motivation for players to stay fit, committed, and hungry.

For the full list and official announcement, visit the BCCI website.