BCCI Considers Removing A+ Grade After Kohli, Rohit Step Back

BCCI could eliminate the A+ category in the annual central contracts for 2026–2027.

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This change is connected to Kohli and Rohit Sharma focusing solely on ODIs, no longer participating in all formats

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Players must play Tests, ODIs, and T20Is to be A+ eligible, says BCCI Secretary Saikia

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Among last season’s A+ players, only Bumrah features in all formats

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Only A, B, and C categories would stay in the new contracts, scrapping the ₹7 crore A+ tier

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