BCCI postpones central contracts, England tour preparations meeting to later date
Xtra Time Web Desk: The BCCI's meeting, which was scheduled to take place in Guwahati on Saturday, March 29 related to the central contracts for the men's team and the England tour preparations has been postponed to a later date, India Today has learnt. A discussion about the senior men's team was also on the agenda. There is no clarity about the new date for the meeting.
A few key takeaways:
Postponement: The delay in the meeting could push back key decisions like finalizing central contracts and Test squad planning. With the England tour starting June 20, that window is shrinking.
Rohit & Kohli's Test Future: While Rohit is likely to retain his A+ contract, the uncertainty over his red-ball career is a big talking point. Same with Kohli — if the England tour is being seen as a make-or-break series, there’s pressure on both seniors to deliver.
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New Faces in Contracts:
Shreyas Iyer’s potential return makes sense after his comeback performances — leaving him out last year was controversial.
Varun Chakravarthy is a surprise name but deserved, especially after that stellar Champions Trophy performance. Nine wickets in three games? That’s impact.
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Test Squad Transition:
BCCI clearly seems to be preparing for a transitional phase, possibly identifying a new Test captain (if Rohit steps away). Big decisions await.
Let’s see when they reschedule the meeting — timelines are tight. This England tour could set the tone for India’s Test cricket roadmap heading into 2026.
