BCCI Retains Star Players in Women's Cricket Central Contracts

The BCCI has retained Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma in Grade A of the central contracts. Meanwhile, several players have been promoted to Grade C, receiving their first-ever contracts. Notably, Rajeshwari Gaikwad has been omitted from the list. The Indian team anticipates the upcoming home ODI World Cup.

The BCCI has announced the retention of star players Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma in Grade A, the apex category of the central contracts. This decision highlights the board's faith in these established players as the Indian women's cricket team prepares ahead of major tournaments.

Noteworthy additions include young talents Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, and Amanjot Kaur, who have received their first central contracts and are placed in Grade C. Despite the promising sign-ups, experienced bowler Rajeshwari Gaikwad was notably absent from this year's contracts, raising eyebrows within the cricket community.

As the Indian women's cricket team gears up for the upcoming ODI World Cup on home soil, the players' performance and resilience will be crucial in overcoming their history of not securing a global championship trophy, despite ample resources and talented players at their disposal.

(With inputs from agencies.)