BCCI Cements Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer's Place In Central Contracts List 2024-25

Despite leaving T20I cricket, veteran Indian batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will remain in the top tier of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) 2024–25 central contracts. Shreyas Iyer, a middle-order hitter who missed the 2023–24 cycle, is anticipated to get his contract back.

Following India's triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from the T20I format. During the 2023–24 central contracts, Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah were all kept in the top division. Jadeja, Kohli, and Rohit Sharma will only play in two formats.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to keep their spots

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are certain to keep their INR 7 crore A+ central contracts. In recognition of its prominence in Indian cricket, the BCCI has chosen to keep it on a contract basis. However, Shreyas Iyer, who lost his central contract in the 2023–24 cycle, is anticipated to get it back.

"Breaking Rohit and Virat will continue their A+ grade central contract even after retiring from T20 format, Shreyas Iyer all set to be back in central contract likely in Grade A: Sources," ANI Sports Correspondent Vipul Kashyap wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

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Rohit and Virat will continue their A+ grade central contract even after retiring from T20 format , Shreys Iyer all set to be back in central contract likely in Grade A: Sources

— vipul kashyap (@kashyapvipul) April 1, 2025

Shreyas Iyer back in BCCI central contracts; Ishan Kishan yet to regain BCCI’s trust

After being removed from the Indian Test team after the second Test match against England, Shreyas Iyer declined to play in a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai, which led to a disagreement with the selection committee. Due to a back issue, the right-handed batsman was unable to participate in red-ball cricket.

Shreyas has since returned to prominence in both domestic and international cricket. With 243 runs at an outstanding average of 48.60 over five innings, including two fifties, he finished as the team's top run scorer and was instrumental in India's victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

On the other hand, Ishan Kishan had taken a mental health break after the tour of South Africa early last year. However, he went AWOL and refused to be in contact with the BCCI and selection panel when they wanted him to play domestic cricket ahead of the England Test series at home.

Kishan's contract remains in Cold Storage

Kishan was only selected for the India 'A' team for a two-match first-class series in Australia, even though he played in every format for Jharkhand during the 2024–25 season.

According to a source who spoke to Times Now, Kishan's efforts haven't been sufficient to guarantee his spot, therefore, he still needs to demonstrate his worth before being allowed back into the core contracts.

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