Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan’s Contract Fate to Be Decided in BCCI’s March 29 Meeting

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is on track to regain his BCCI central contrac. The Indian cricket board finalizes its list of centrally contracted players for the 2024-25 season. The BCCI’s decision follows Iyer’s stellar performance in India’s victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, where he finished as the team’s highest run-scorer.

BCCI to Meet in Guwahati for Final Decision

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia is set to meet India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar on March 29 in Guwahati. The discussions will revolve around central contract allocations, with a key focus on Iyer and Ishan Kishan. Notably, Gambhir, who guided India to Champions Trophy glory, is currently on vacation in France and will return for the meeting.

The timing aligns with an IPL 2025 fixture scheduled at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, where Rajasthan Royals will take on Chennai Super Kings on March 30.

Shreyas Iyer Likely to Receive Top Category Contract

Despite being excluded from the previous central contract list due to missing domestic cricket assignments, Iyer is now poised to reclaim his place. His performance in the Champions Trophy—243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60, including two fifties—has solidified his standing in India’s ODI setup.

However, Ishan Kishan’s case remains uncertain. While the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter made a sensational IPL 2025 debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad with an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals. His central contract reinstatement is still under discussion.

A BCCI source confirmed:

“Shreyas is set to regain his contract, likely in a top category. However, Ishan’s situation is still under review.”

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja to Retain A+ Contracts

With Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retiring from T20Is, speculation was rife about their contract status. However, BCCI insiders have confirmed that all three will retain their A+ contracts alongside Jasprit Bumrah.

Rohit Sharma is expected to lead India in the five-Test series against England this summer, while Kohli and Jadeja remain integral to the ODI and Test squads.

Axar Patel to be Promoted; Varun, Abhishek, and Nitish to Earn Maiden Contracts

Among the other significant contract updates:

• Axar Patel: India’s T20 vice-captain, is likely to be promoted from Grade B to Grade A. His consistent performances in ICC tournaments over the past two years have strengthened his case.
• Varun Chakravarthy: the mystery spinner who took nine wickets in just three matches during the Champions Trophy, is set to receive his first-ever BCCI central contract.
• Abhishek Sharma: who impressed with a stunning 135 off 54 balls against England in the fifth T20I at Wankhede Stadium, is also in line for his maiden contract.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy: who played all five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and scored his maiden century in the Boxing Day Test at MCG, is another probable inclusion in the central contract list.

Ravichandran Ashwin to be Dropped from the List

Following his retirement from international cricket during India’s tour of Australia last will officially be removed from the BCCI’s central contract list.

Final Contract List Expected Soon

With the March 29 meeting set to finalize discussions, the BCCI is expected to officially announce the 2024-25 central contract list in the coming days. The decisions made in Guwahati will shape India’s squad planning for the upcoming Test series against England and beyond.

Stay tuned for more updates on BCCI’s central contract announcements.

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