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BCCI Central Contracts: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara Dropped From Grade A to B

Out of favour veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara and former Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane were downgraded in the latest central contracts list of the BCCI that was ratified by the Board's Apex Council on Wednesday. The BCCI has four categories -- A which has annual remuneration of Rs 7 crore while A, B and C categories are valued at Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively. Last time, 28 cricketers were provided central contracts but this year, 27 have been awarded contracts with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah static as A players.

Ex-India Selector Names Youngster As "Best Bet" To Take Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Number 3 Slot In Tests

Rohit Sharma's first Test as captain will also usher in a new era for India's middle-order with Shubman Gill and Hanuma Vihari all set to become long-term replacements of veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane. It is now clear that Rahane and Pujara won't be called for the three Tests this season (two against Sri Lanka and one away game against England) where Vihari and Gill, along with Shreyas Iyer as back-up, will be the options. There are two vacant spots from the last Test that India played in Cape Town and as Virat Kohli plays his 100th Test at Mohali, the three youngsters will be preparing for a long haul in the spots vacated by the two veterans after having made those their own for a decade.

Decision To Drop Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane From Test Side "Unfair", Says Former India Cricketer

Having been dropped from India's upcoming Test series vs Sri Lanka, out-of-form batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane received unlikely backing from a former India cricketer, who labelled the treatment of the duo as "unfair". Pujara and Rahane faced plenty of criticism after India's recent Test series defeat in South Africa and questions were raised about their place in the Indian playing XI. Meanwhile after dropping the duo, Team India chief selector Chetan Sharma said that they will need to find their way back to the national side through good performances in the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Scores 91 A Day After Being Axed From India's Test Side

Less than 24 hours after being dropped from the India Test squad, Cheteshwar Pujara struck an uncharacteristic 83-ball 91 for Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The Elite Group D match ended in a draw with Saurahtra making 372 for nine in their second innings on the fourth and final day. Saurashtra were only 48 runs ahead when the stumps were drawn but the lack of time meant Mumbai could not go for an outright victory. So the record 41-time winners settled for three points from the game for taking the first-innings lead while defending champions Saurashtra bagged one.

7 hour daily train journey as teenager, former Indian Air force man Saurabh Kumar ready for 'India Test'

Saurabh Kumar faced a common career dilemma pursue his passion or secure a safe future. Employed with Indian Air Force on sports quota, Saurabh was at the crossroads. He had a secure central government job with all the perks but his heart pushed him to play professional cricket and earn that coveted India jersey.

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Dropped From Indian Test Team: Full List Of Scores Since 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were on Saturday dropped from the Test squad announced by chief selector Chetan Sharma for the upcoming two-match home series against Sri Lanka. The decision, seen by many as long overdue, could be the first signs of a transition in the Indian team from the Virat Kohli era, which was one of the most triumphant and glorious in the history of Indian Test cricket. Rohit Sharma has been named the Test captain, and will now take over as the leader in all formats.

Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Team India Future After Test Axe

Veteran batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were both dropped from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka. In the squad announcement on Saturday, Team India chief selector Chetan Sharma said the duo will need to find a way back to the national side through good performances in the Ranji Trophy. Both Pujara and Rahane have been in a poor run of form and struggled throughout 2022. According to former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, time is not on Pujara and Rahane's side and the duo will find it "difficult" to play for India again.

Dravid told me won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, says furious Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Indian Test team, on Saturday revealed that the team management headed by head coach Rahul Dravid had told him to think about "retirement" as he won't be considered for selection henceforth. It was reported by PTI on February 8 that Wriddhiman has pulled out of Ranji Trophy as he has been told that he won't be selected in the Indian team.

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BCCI Central Contracts: Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara Dropped From Grade A to B

Ex-India Selector Names Youngster As "Best Bet" To Take Over Cheteshwar Pujara's Number 3 Slot In Tests

Decision To Drop Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane From Test Side "Unfair", Says Former India Cricketer

Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara Scores 91 A Day After Being Axed From India's Test Side

7 hour daily train journey as teenager, former Indian Air force man Saurabh Kumar ready for 'India Test'

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane Dropped From Indian Test Team: Full List Of Scores Since 2019

Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane's Team India Future After Test Axe

Dravid told me won't be picked henceforth, suggested retirement, says furious Wriddhiman Saha