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BCCI likely to reward Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana with central contracts

Abhishek Sharma is among the best cricket players in the T20 format, making him a hot property in the ongoing IPL.

April 17, 2025 / 20:54 IST
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India's T20 specialist Abhishek Sharma
India's T20 specialist Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo)

The Indian team's eagerly anticipated core contracts will be announced shortly, and unless there are some shocks, the list shouldn't include many surprises. For select talented players who might not fully qualify for the central retainer-ship, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may grant some exceptions.

Abhishek Sharma, the talented left-handed batsman for Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), might be at the top of the list. He is among the best cricket players in the T20 format, making him a hot property in the ongoing IPL. It is anticipated that he will be placed in Grade C, which guarantees an annual retainer-ship of Rs 1 crore.

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According to the usual BCCI guideline, "athletes who meet the criteria of playing a minimum of three Tests or eight ODIs or 10 T20Is within the specified period will automatically be included in Grade C on a pro-rata basis." Abhishek has played in 12 Twenty20 Internationals during the allotted time frame, which is typically from October to September, and has appeared in 17 T20Is overall.