Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from T20Is together after lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup. The veteran duo retired from Tests within a few days of each other ahead of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Notably, they had played Ranji Trophy matches following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Former Team India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the BCCI’s highest contract tier, Grade A+, earning ₹7 crore each. Kohli has remained in this category since its introduction in 2018. Grade A+ is for players who are active in all three formats.
The previous contract cycle ran from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were also included alongside Rohit and Kohli in the top category.
BCCI Likely to Deduct ₹2 Crore Each from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Salaries
"The major point of discussion will be the annual central contracts for the men’s team. Much attention will be on the grading of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom stepped away from Tests and T20Is over the past year and now play only ODI cricket," the report read.
How the BCCI Decides Annual Central Contract Grades
The BCCI reviews central contract grades every year, and the process factors in far more than reputation. A player’s recent performance, reliability, and overall impact during the previous cycle play a major role in determining whether they move up or down the list.
When players are not on national duty, the BCCI requires them to take part in tournaments like the Ranji Trophy. This rule has become stricter in recent years, and non-compliance has already cost players such as Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan their contracts.
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