Cricket
BCCI is reportedly planning a ₹2 crore salary reduction for both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, a major shift linked to their changing roles in international cricket
The BCCI reserves its highest Grade A+ contract (₹7 crore) for players who compete across all three formats - Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Virat and Rohit no longer meet this requirement
Both legends retired from T20Is in 2024 and Test cricket in 2025, and with ODI being their only active format now, they no longer meet the criteria for the A+ contract category
With limited format involvement, they are likely to shift to Grade A, which offers a ₹5 crore annual retainer ₹2 crore less than their current pay
The decision reflects the BCCI’s focus on rewarding all-format contributors, maintaining long-term team balance, and prioritizing current involvement over past achievements
The contract revisions will be finalized at the BCCI Annual General Meeting on December 22, 2025. If confirmed, this marks a major policy-backed reshuffle in Indian cricket’s contract structure