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"Bit Surprised": Ex-India Opener On Star's Exclusion From BCCI Central Contracts

The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) on February 28 announced the annual player contracts for 2023-24 season. While Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan hogged the limelight for being excluded from the list, there were several other star players too who failed to make a cut. One among them is spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Former India opener Aakash Chopra has expressed his surprise over the leg spinner being excluded from the central contracts of the BCCI. He added that Chahal's ouster means the selection committee is looking at other options.

Watch: RCB Star's Gravity-Defying Save In WPL Match Reminds Fans Of AB De Villiers

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers holds a special in the hearts of all Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans. De Villiers, who joined RCB in 2011, played with the franchise for over a decade before hanging his boots in 2021. Apart from his unmatched skills with the bat, which saw him pile plenty of runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the former South Africa batter was also a force to reckon with on the outfield. In 2018, de Villiers had pulled off a gravity-defying catch on the boundary ropes during a match against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Sourav Ganguly 'Surprised' As Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Ignore 'Basic Premise' Of Cricket To Draw BCCI's Ire

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed BCCI's decision to axe star duo Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from central contracts. Kishan has been out of action since pulling out of the Test squad during the South Africa tour in December 2023. Iyer, on the other hand, was declared fit to play by NCA, having complained of back stiffness, but did not feature for either India or his domestic side Mumbai. While the BCCI did not reveal the reason behind the decision to axe Kishan and Iyer from central contracts, reports have claimed that the selection could be due to their non-participation in domestic cricket.

Mike Catt: Ireland well-prepped to deal with England's blitz defence

A couple of hours after Ireland's 31-7 win against Wales last Saturday, Andy Farrell had half a smirk when he was asked about what preparations they would be making for England and the Felix Jones' 'Blitz defence'.

'Forcefully You Can't Do Anything': India Star On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Row

Veteran India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday said nothing can be done 'forcefully' if a cricketer does not want to play domestic cricket, while adding that it is the base and every player should value it enough to prosper. Saha's reaction came after Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were on Wednesday excluded from the annual player retainership list for the 2023-24 season, with the BCCI saying in a statement that the two cricketers 'were not considered for the annual contracts in this round of recommendations'. "That is BCCI's decision and personal decision of concerned players. Forcefully, you can't do anything," the stumper said about Kishan and Iyer's axe.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Vincent Kompany among names in 2023 Football Black list

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold headlines the latest set of players and managers in football to be included in the most influential black people in British football. Burnley boss Vincent Kompany and strike Lyle Foster are also included in the annual list that recognises the efforts of black figures working in various areas of the game.

South Africans Moolman, Norris share lead at SDC Championship

South African Pieter Moolman had a near perfect start while compatriot Shaun Norris finished strongly to share the lead after the first round of the SDC Championship at St Francis Links in South Africa's Eastern Cape on Thursday.

Financial Loss And More: What BCCI Contract Snub Means For Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan found themselves excluded as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its centrally-contracted players for 2023-24. The decision was taken amid the controversy surrounding both cricketers ignoring the board's directive to play Ranji Trophy. While Kishan did not play for Jharkhand despite opting out of the Test series against South Africa citing personal reasons, Iyer made himself unavailable for Mumbai due to injury - a claim that was dismissed by National Cricket Academy (NCA). The exclusion means that both cricketers will not receive the money that comes with the central contracts. While BCCI did not mention any specific figures in this year's announcement, the list for the 2022-23 year provides a sneak peek into the salary brackets.

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"Bit Surprised": Ex-India Opener On Star's Exclusion From BCCI Central Contracts

Watch: RCB Star's Gravity-Defying Save In WPL Match Reminds Fans Of AB De Villiers

Sourav Ganguly 'Surprised' As Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer Ignore 'Basic Premise' Of Cricket To Draw BCCI's Ire

Mike Catt: Ireland well-prepped to deal with England's blitz defence

'Forcefully You Can't Do Anything': India Star On Ishan Kishan-Shreyas Iyer Contract Row

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Vincent Kompany among names in 2023 Football Black list

South Africans Moolman, Norris share lead at SDC Championship

Financial Loss And More: What BCCI Contract Snub Means For Ishan Kishan And Shreyas Iyer