The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to announce its new central contract next month which was delayed due to elections and the appointment of a new selection committee.
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While some players are set to receive a major promotion, India’s veteran batter Shikar Dhawan may unfortunately miss out on a central contract.
Shikhar Dhawan has not been seen in the ODI team since Ishan Kishan blasted a double-ton against Sri Lanka. Moreover, with Rohit Sharma being the captain and Shubman Gill performing consistently, it seems Shikhar Dhawan is not in the plans for Cricket World Cup 2023.
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Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shubman Gill could receive a significant promotion in the new central contract. Pandya is expected to be promoted to Grade A.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also decided to grant a 10-20% raise to players in each grade.
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“Yes, it is under consideration. See, every 5 years, the annual salary increases. Our players are also due for a raise. There is a lot of cricket being played at the moment, and I think the players deserve it. But it is a collective decision and everyone has to come on board. But if you compare it with England’s salaries, our players earn more from match fees,” a senior BCCI official said to InsideSport.