No A+ grade for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in BCCI Central Contracts?

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, three of India’s cricketing stalwarts, could soon find themselves losing their coveted A+ contracts from the BCCI. But before fans jump to conclusions, it's important to note that this isn’t a matter of their on-field performance—far from it. The reason lies in their participation (or lack thereof) in T20 Internationals. Since none of these players have been involved in recent T20Is, their contracts are up for review after the Champions Trophy. This natural contract renewal cycle leaves their future with the A+ grade uncertain, despite their ongoing form in ODIs and Tests.

Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped from the BCCI contract list last year, is making a spectacular case for a return. Iyer has been in sizzling form, especially during India’s recent ODI series against England and the upcoming Champions Trophy. His performances have been nothing short of impressive, and he is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising middle-order batsmen for the team.

Iyer isn’t just knocking on the door for a return to the contract list—he’s essentially kicking it down. With consistent runs under his belt and a visible hunger for success, Iyer has positioned himself as a key player for the future. Given his form, there’s a strong chance he might not only reclaim his spot but could even be upgraded to an A-grade contract. So far in the Champions Trophy, Iyer has smashed 195 runs in 4 innings. That's an average of over 48. These runs have come at an impressive strike rate of almost 80.

As a result, while the futures of Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja remain uncertain due to the T20I situation, it’s Shreyas Iyer’s rise that could steal the headlines this season. Fans and selectors alike will be keeping a keen eye on how the contract renewals unfold in the coming months. Will Iyer land a top contract? Only time will tell.