Should Hardik play domestic cricket when not with Team India? Direct question from Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan’s Take on BCCI Contracts: Equality and Comebacks

Irfan Pathan’s Viral Tweet

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan’s tweet expressing surprise and concern over the exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the BCCI contracts for the 2023-24 season has gone viral. In his tweet, Irfan emphasized the talent of both players and expressed hope for their strong comeback in the Indian team.

Equality in Contract Rules

Irfan Pathan questioned the consistency in BCCI’s contract rules, pointing out that while Hardik Pandya’s name was included, there should be a uniform approach for all players. He raised a pertinent question about players like Hardik Pandya participating in white-ball domestic cricket when not on national duty, suggesting that similar rules should apply to all.

Irfan’s Tweet Sparks Discussion

The tweet from Irfan Pathan has ignited a discussion around the fairness and uniformity of contract policies within the BCCI. Pathan’s call for consistency in rules reflects the broader sentiment of ensuring equitable treatment for all players, regardless of their roles or formats of the game they choose to focus on.

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BCCI Announces Annual Contracts

The BCCI, on Wednesday, unveiled the annual contracts for the senior squad of Team India for the 2023-24 season. The contracts are effective from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. Notable exclusions from the list were Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, raising eyebrows and prompting discussions within the cricketing community.

Contract Grades for Players

The BCCI contracts for the 2023-24 season categorize players into different grades:

- A+ Grade: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja.
- A Grade: R Ashwin, Mohd. Shami, Mohammed. Siraj, Lokesh Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya.
- B Grade: Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Akshar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- C Grade: Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Rituraj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, KS Bharat, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Rajat Patidar.

Way Forward for Indian Cricket

Irfan Pathan’s tweet underscores the importance of having consistent and fair policies to foster a conducive environment for players. The discussion sparked by his tweet may prompt a reevaluation of the existing contract rules, emphasizing the need for a level playing field and equal opportunities for all players.