India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s hopes of reclaiming a spot on the BCCI’s central contracts list have been dealt another blow with reports suggesting he will be overlooked for the 2025-26 season.
Despite smashing a century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kishan’s absence from international cricket since November 2023 continues to cast a shadow over his name in the to-be-released BCCI central contracts list.
Kishan, who was dropped from the central contracts last year alongside Shreyas Iyer for skipping domestic matches, is yet to regain the trust of the BCCI. While Iyer has bounced back with a stellar Champions Trophy performance to secure his return, Kishan’s road to redemption remains rocky.
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"He still has to wait for his return in central contracts. He has worked on sorting out issues but has not done enough to be get his position back," a source said as quoted to Times Now.
Three Fresh Names Likely to Get Maiden BCCI Contracts
Meanwhile, three T20I talents, Varun Chakaravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma, are set to earn their maiden BCCI contracts.
The trio’s consistent performances have earned them recognition, highlighting the board’s focus on nurturing fresh talent.
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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to be Retained in A+ CategoryÂ
Moreover, senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to retain their top-tier A+ contracts, worth INR 7 crore each, even after stepping away from T20Is.Â
All-rounder Axar Patel could see a promotion to Grade A, reflecting his growing stature in the team.
A meeting was scheduled in Guwahati on Saturday between BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar with one of the agendas being annual retainers for the men's team. However, it got postponed due to unknown reasons.
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