Irfan Pathan has backed BCCI’s choice to exclude Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the central contract checklist. However, the veteran all-rounder has additionally raised a legitimate level on Hardik Pandya.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan stirred controversy by mentioning Hardik Pandya following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) choice to exclude Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan from the annual central contracts resulting from their negligence of the Ranji Trophy regardless of repeated warnings. Pathan expressed hope for Iyer and Kishan’s resurgence after this setback and raised a crucial query.
In a tweet on X, Pathan emphasised that proficient cricketers like Shreyas and Ishan ought to make a powerful comeback. He questioned whether or not gamers like Hardik Pandya, who decide out of red-ball cricket, must be inspired to take part in home white-ball competitions when not on nationwide responsibility.
‘They are proficient cricketers, each Shreyas and Ishan. Hoping they bounce again and are available again stronger. If gamers like Hardik don’t need to play red-ball cricket, ought to he and others like him take part in white-ball home cricket after they aren’t on nationwide responsibility? If this doesn’t apply to all, then Indian cricket gained’t obtain the specified outcomes!’
They are proficient cricketersboth Shreyas and Ishan Hoping they bounce again and are available again strongerIf gamers like Hardik don need to play pink ball cricket ought to he and others like him take part in whiteball home cricket after they arent on nationwide responsibility If th
Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 29, 2024
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, who had been sidelined resulting from an damage sustained throughout an ODI World Cup match, not too long ago made a aggressive comeback by collaborating in a DY Patil T20 Cup match in Mumbai. He is ready to guide the Mumbai Indians within the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), commencing on March 22.
The newest BCCI contracts characteristic gamers categorized into Grades A-plus, A, B, and C. Notable names in Grade A embody Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja, whereas Hardik Pandya falls below Grade A. The contact checklist outlines the BCCI’s dedication to recognizing and rewarding gamers primarily based on their efficiency and contribution to Indian cricket.
BCCI central contracts 2024–25 full checklist:
Grade A-plus: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja
Grade A: R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.
Grade B: Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Grade C: Rinku Singh, Tilak Verma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, KS Bharat, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan and Rajat Patidar
