Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its central contracts for the 2021-22 season on Wednesday, and Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were excluded from the list. This means that they will not receive any central contract money from the BCCI for the upcoming season.

Shreyas Iyer has been a regular member of the Indian team since his debut in 2016, and he played a crucial role in India's successful campaign in the T20 World Cup in 2020. He also played in all three Tests against England in 2021, scoring 357 runs at an average of 44.89.

Ishan Kishan made his debut for India in the T20 series against Bangladesh in 2020, and he has since played in several international matches for India. He was the leading run-scorer for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, scoring 684 runs at an average of 53.64.

The BCCI's central contracts are based on a player's performance in international cricket and their contribution to the team's success. The central contracts for the 2021-22 season range from Grade A to Grade C, with Grade A being the highest level of contract.

KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Siraj have been elevated to the Grade A category, while Rishabh Pant finds himself in the Grade B category despite missing the majority of the season recovering from a road accident. This decision was made based on their performance in international cricket over the past few years.

In conclusion, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been excluded from the BCCI's central contracts for the 2021-22 season due to their performance in international cricket. This decision was made based on the player's contribution to the team's success and their performance in international cricket over the past few years.