BCCI Central Contracts 2026: Grades, Salaries, Full List

BCCI central contracts are annual retainers paid to India's Test, ODI and T20I squad players — separate from match fees and IPL salaries. Contracts are tiered into Grade A+, A, B, and C based on format and seniority.

Grade A+ — ₹7 crore per year

Reserved for the top 3–4 players who anchor all three formats. As of 2026: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja typically appear here.

Grade A — ₹5 crore per year

Multi-format regulars. Current examples: Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant.

Grade B — ₹3 crore per year

Squad regulars in 1–2 formats. Examples: Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj.

Grade C — ₹1 crore per year

Fringe and emerging players, one-format specialists. Around 15–20 players at this tier.

Match fees (on top of retainer)

• Test: ₹15 lakh/match
• ODI: ₹6 lakh/match
• T20I: ₹3 lakh/match

How contracts are decided

BCCI announces the list each October. Decided by appearances across formats, seniority, and all-format availability.

Central contracts vs IPL salary

Completely separate. A player can earn ₹7 crore from BCCI + ₹20 crore from IPL. See IPL player salaries 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Grade A+ BCCI contract pay?

₹7 crore per year retainer, plus match fees.

How many grades are there in BCCI central contracts?

Four: A+, A, B, and C.

Are central contract earnings separate from IPL salaries?

Yes — the two are completely independent.

When are BCCI central contracts announced?

Usually in October for the October-to-October cycle.

Who decides BCCI central contracts?

The BCCI selection committee with approval from the Cricket Advisory Committee.

The takeaway

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