The BCCI meeting initially scheduled for Saturday, March 29, in Guwahati has been postponed to a later, unspecified date. This meeting was meant to cover important matters like central contracts for the men’s team and preparations for the England tour. This means BCCI now postponed the central contracts, as reported by India Today.
Central contracts and key discussions
The meeting was set to include discussions with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. A major focus was the finalisation of the central contracts list and the potential future Test captain. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to retain their A-plus contracts.
BCCI on Rohit and Kohli
According to the report, there are ongoing discussions about Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket as well. Also, Virat Kohli is under scrutiny, as the England tour could decide his fate in the Test cricket. India is set to play 5 Test matches in England, starting June 20 in Leeds.
New names in the contracts list
Some players are likely to be added back to the contracts list. Shreyas Iyer, who was left out last year, is expected to make a return due to his impressive performances in the ICC Champions Trophy. Similarly, Varun Chakravarthy, who played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy win in Dubai, is set to receive a contract after picking up 9 wickets in 3 matches.
Focus on Test Team’s future
The meeting was also supposed to address the senior men’s team’s future, particularly in the Test format, after their recent poor performance. With the England tour approaching, the availability and future of certain players in the Test format are a priority. India is set to play 5 Test matches in England, starting June 20 in Leeds.
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