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Kohli, Rohit Downgraded in BCCI Contracts: Major Salary Cut for Cricket Stars

Kohli and Rohit, who were earlier part of the elite Grade A+ category, have now been placed in Grade B.

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News18•10-02-2026, 13:49

Kohli, Rohit Downgraded in BCCI Contracts: Major Salary Cut for Cricket Stars

•Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma moved from Grade A+ to Grade B in BCCI central contracts.
•The downgrade means a significant reduction in their annual retainership earnings.
•Previously, Grade A+ players received Rs 7 crore, while Grade B players got Rs 3 crore.
•Demotion is attributed to their reduced participation across all formats, focusing mainly on ODIs.
•BCCI's new contract policy emphasizes multi-format availability for higher grades.

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