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Ishan Kishan Was Contacted By Indian Cricket Team Management During England Series. Report Claims This Was His Reply

Since the BCCI annual contract list was released on Wednesday, two names which have grabbed the attention were Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan with their. The two star players have been part of India's planning in recent times but still found themselves excluded from the BCCI contracts. According to reports and BCCI's hint in one of its press releases, the reluctance of the duo to play in domestic cricket may have played a big part in both of them losing BCCI central contracts.

Shreyas Iyer In Focus As Mumbai Take On Tamil Nadu In Ranji Trophy Semifinal

Out-of-favour India batter Shreyas Iyer will be motivated to prove a point and serve a timely reminder of his skillset as he gets back to domestic action when the record 41-time champions Mumbai take on Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy semifinal in Mumbai on Saturday. Dropped from the Indian Test side and discarded from BCCI's list of contracted players after he did not make himself available for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal due to groin and back trouble, Iyer has recovered completely to join Mumbai for the key clash.

"Taqleef Hogi, Hone Do": Kapil Dev Reveals Few Players Will Not Like BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

"A few players will suffer, but let it be," said legendary former India captain Kapil Dev on Friday as he backed the BCCI's decision to terminate central contracts for lack of commitment to domestic cricket, calling it a much-needed step to protect marquee first-class events like the Ranji Trophy. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were on Wednesday excluded from the BCCI's central contracts after ignoring the board's diktat to play in the Ranji Trophy. The decision evoked mixed reactions with some former players like Kirti Azad and Irfan Pathan backing the out-of-favour duo.

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.

'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.

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) list of centrally-contracted players due to not playing in domestic tournaments. While the move was welcomed by a number of experts, it also started a conversation surrounding all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was handed a Grade A contract despite not taking part in Ranji Trophy matches. According to a report by Indian Express, Hardik was handed the contract after he assured BCCI and selectors of his participation in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s and Vijay Hazare Trophy if he has no commitments with the national team.

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

Veteran cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle has shared his views on BCCI's Annual Central Contracts, which were revealed on Wednesday. Star cricketers Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were the biggest absentees from the list, which have been finalised for the duration between October 1st, 2023 to September 30th, 2024. Kishan and Iyer were not considered for central contracts by the BCCI, with the board warning players to emphasise domestic cricket if they are fit and not travelling with the national team.

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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Ishan Kishan Was Contacted By Indian Cricket Team Management During England Series. Report Claims This Was His Reply

Shreyas Iyer In Focus As Mumbai Take On Tamil Nadu In Ranji Trophy Semifinal

"Taqleef Hogi, Hone Do": Kapil Dev Reveals Few Players Will Not Like BCCI's Domestic Cricket Mandate

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

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

Hardik Pandya Would've Been Axed From BCCI Contract, But This Assurance Saved Him: Report

"Both Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan Are...": Harsha Bhogle's Strong Take On BCCI Central Contracts

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