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The BCCI is planning a major overhaul of its central contract system for Indian cricketers, with possible restructuring of how players are graded and paid.
Under the proposed plan, the top tier Grade A+ category could be scrapped, simplifying the contract levels to fewer grades than before.
If the changes are approved, senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might be moved down a grade despite their status.
In the existing structure, players like Kohli, Rohit, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were part of Grade A+, the highest pay level.
The board is looking to tie contracts more closely to availability and current roles, rather than traditional hierarchy or legacy.
The BCCI Apex Council is expected to finalize the new system soon, and the changes could impact how top Indian cricketers are contracted going forward.
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