Hey, cricket fans! Big news from the BCCI! They just dropped the Central Contract List for 2025, and it’s got some exciting updates. I’ve been following cricket for 10 years, and I love sharing these moments with you. On CricketScope.com, we’ve been covering IPL 2025 action. check out the latest IPL 2025 Update: Punjab Kings Dominate RCB, MI vs CSK Thriller Lights Up Wankhede!]. But today, let’s talk about the BCCI contracts for 2024-25. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still at the top, while Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are back! Let’s dive in, Indian fans!
BCCI Announces 2025 Contracts: Who’s on Top?
The BCCI shared the contract list on April 20, 2025. It covers October 2024 to September 2025. They’ve picked 34 players this time. That’s four more than last year! The top grade is A+, and guess who’s there? Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja. They’re the big earners, each getting ₹7 crore a year, as per ESPNcricinfo reports [Web ID: 1].
Rohit and Virat retired from T20Is after the 2024 T20 World Cup. But they still play Tests and ODIs. So, the BCCI kept them in A+. I think that’s fair—they’re legends! Bumrah and Jadeja are also A+ for their all-format brilliance.
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan Make a Comeback!
Here’s the big news! Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are back on the list. They were dropped last year for skipping domestic cricket. But they’ve worked hard. Shreyas played all domestic formats and shone in the Champions Trophy 2025. He’s now in Grade B with ₹3 crore a year. Ishan Kishan smashed a century in IPL 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He’s back in Grade C with ₹1 crore a year, according to India TV News [Web ID: 4].
I’m happy to see them return! Shreyas is a solid ODI batter. Ishan’s IPL form is on fire. They deserve this second chance, don’t you think?
Full BCCI Contract List 2025 with Salaries
Let’s break it down! Here’s the full list of players by grade, with their salaries. I’ve put it in a table so you can see it easily.
| Grade | Salary | Players |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | ₹7 Crore | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja |
| A | ₹5 Crore | Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant |
| B | ₹3 Crore | Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer |
| C | ₹1 Crore | Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar, Ishan Kishan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy |
The BCCI also gave special fast-bowling contracts to Akash Deep, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Umran Malik, Yash Dayal, and Vidwath Kaverappa. These help with injury cover and first-class cricket [Web ID: 1].
Who Else Made the Cut?
Some new names are on the list! Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana got Grade C contracts. They impressed in the 2024 T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy 2025. Varun Chakaravarthy also made it to Grade C after a strong Champions Trophy showing [Web ID: 1]. Rishabh Pant got promoted to Grade A with ₹5 crore. He’s been amazing since his comeback!
Sadly, Ravichandran Ashwin is out. He retired from international cricket, so he’s off the list [Web ID: 23]. It’s the end of an era, but I’m excited for these young stars!
What’s Next for Indian Cricket?
These contracts show the BCCI’s focus on the future. With IPL 2025 in full swing, these players are shining. Yesterday, KKR beat Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens! The season runs till May 25, with the final at Eden Gardens. Who’ll lift the trophy? Share your thoughts in the comments. Keep following CricketScope.com for more cricket updates!
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Raj Singh, Cricket Enthusiast
Raj has been a cricket fan for over 10 years. He loves the IPL, T20 World Cups, and the recent Champions Trophy 2025. Through CricketScope.com, he shares updates for Indian fans. Follow on social media for more cricket news.
