BCCI Maintains A+ Contracts for Kohli and Rohit Despite Retirements
Kohli and Rohit Remain Key Figures in Indian Cricket
Despite their recent retirements from Test and T20 formats, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to be prominent figures in Indian cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to keep their central contract status unchanged, recognizing them as 'active' players, as they will still participate in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
BCCI's Decision on Central Contracts
Kohli and Rohit have been granted A+ central contracts by the BCCI, placing them alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja in the top tier. However, their recent shift to limited participation in formats other than ODIs has led to speculation about potential downgrades in their contracts. Nevertheless, interim BCCI Secretary Devraj Salki confirmed that both players will retain their current contract status.
"Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's grade A+ contract will continue even after both announced retirement from T20 and Test Matches. They are still part of Indian cricket, they will get all facilities of Grade A+."
Transition in Indian Cricket: Retirement of Kohli and Rohit
The retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket marks a significant transition in Indian cricket. Rohit announced his retirement after a challenging period, having been dropped from the final Test in Australia. Kohli, facing his own struggles, communicated to the BCCI that he felt unfit for Test matches, despite being urged to reconsider his decision.
With both players stepping away, the selectors now face the task of finding a new No. 4 batter ahead of the England tour, with candidates like Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan under consideration. Additionally, the captaincy situation is uncertain, with Shubman Gill's name being mentioned, although experts recommend supporting Jasprit Bumrah. Concerns regarding Bumrah's fitness and workload may complicate his availability for upcoming matches, adding to the BCCI's challenges.