Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Moved to Grade B as BCCI Announces 2025–26 Central Contracts
The change marks the first time in recent years that both Rohit and Kohli are not part of the top contract bracket.
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The change marks the first time in recent years that both Rohit and Kohli are not part of the top contract bracket.
MS Dhoni spoke in a firm defence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom have faced questions about age and long-term plans.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is poised to overhaul its central contract framework including the likely abolition of the elite Grade A+ category and the consequential demotion of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the top tier.