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Will Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja Be Demoted From BCCI Top Contract Category?

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is getting ready to announce its new yearly contracts for players. These contracts put players into different groups, and the top group is called A+. Right now, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Jasprit Bumrah are in this top group.

However, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja might get moved down to the A category. This is because they have all stopped playing T20 International cricket. The BCCI has a rule that players who play in all three formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) are preferred for the A+ contracts.

Why the Change Might Happen

The BCCI’s rule is simple: players who play in all three types of cricket get the top contracts. Rohit, Kohli, and Jadeja retired from T20Is after winning the T20 World Cup in 2024. Also, their performances in Test matches against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia were not their best.

But, there is a chance they could stay in the A+ category. A report says that if they play well in the Champions Trophy, the BCCI might keep them in the top group.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

How They Have Performed

  • Rohit Sharma:
    • In Test matches in 2024, he scored 164 runs in 16 innings.
    • In ODIs in 2024-25, he scored 383 runs in 10 games.
    • In T20Is, he scored 378 runs in 11 matches before retiring.
  • Virat Kohli:
    • In Test matches in 2024-25, he scored 440 runs in 17 innings.
    • In ODIs, he scored 332 runs in 9 innings.
    • In T20Is, he scored 180 runs in 10 matches before retiring.
  • Ravindra Jadeja:
    • In Test matches in 2024, he took 48 wickets and scored 527 runs.
    • In ODIs in 2025, he took 10 wickets and scored 41 runs.
    • In T20I, he scored 35 runs and took 1 wicket before retiring.

Champions Trophy Performance Matters

The performances of Rohit, Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja in the Champions Trophy are very important. They have played well so far, which helps their case for staying in the A+ category.

However, the result of the Champions Trophy final will be a big factor in the BCCI’s decision. If they have a great final match, it will help them stay in the top group. If they do poorly, they might be moved down.

What This Means

The BCCI wants to reward players who play in all three formats. But they also want to reward players who perform well. So, they have to make a decision based on both factors.

Fans are waiting to see what the BCCI will decide. They want to know if their favorite players will stay in the top contract category. The BCCI will announce the new contracts after the Champions Trophy final.

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