Team India skipper Rohit Sharma, marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah and former captain Virat Kohli continue to be the only players with an A+ contract to their name. This decision of BCCI, however, has been questioned by former cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra.
The former India opener is of the opinion that Ravindra Jadeja’s name should be in the A+ category considering the performances he has put in for the country across three formats over the last one or two years.
“Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will get 7 crores rupees. There is no change in that category. And I feel why not Sir Jadeja? Sir Jadeja’s name should also be there in this list.”
“I feel Ravindra Jadeja’s name will go in the A+ category when the next contract renewal happens because his performance has been so good. His name is in Grade A currently. I feel Jadeja and KL Rahul’s name will start going to A+ next time,” said Chopra in a video on his YouTube channel.
Chopra also backed Rishabh Pant KL Rahul to earn an A+ contract soon. Pant is presently the No. 1 wicket-keeper in India across formats and is gradually becoming a part of the leadership group too. Rahul is already being seen as a captain of the Indian team in the long run. He is also someone who plays all three formats and is a vital cog in the Indian machinery, be it in Tests or limited-overs cricket.
“Rishabh Pant is going to be a massive contender, you have made him the team’s vice-captain but have placed him below. The same is for KL Rahul, move them up, get them to the 7 crores group, that’s what I feel.”
