The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 22, and the biggest talking point this year is the central contracts of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Both legends retired from Test and T20 cricket over the past year and now feature only in ODIs - a shift that could significantly impact their contract grades.

In the 2024-25 contract cycle (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025), Kohli and Rohit were listed in the A+ category, alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. But reports suggest that the BCCI may now revise their grades in light of their reduced format availability.

Dropping from A+ (₹7 crore) to A (₹5 crore) would mean a ₹2 crore annual pay cut.

Since both superstars are no longer playing Tests or T20Is, it is unlikely they will continue in the A+ bracket.

One player who could gain from this reshuffle is Shubman Gill, the current Test and ODI captain. Currently placed in the A category, Gill has had a strong year - taking over leadership duties and contributing consistently across formats. As a result, he is seen as a front-runner for promotion to A+.

Bumrah and Jadeja are also expected to retain their A+ status.

Women’s cricket, including salary and contract structure for domestic players

A proposal to increase match fees for umpires and match referees

This will be the first AGM since significant leadership changes in the BCCI in September:

Mithun Manhas - President

Raghuram Bhatt - Treasurer

Devajit Saikia - Secretary

Prabhtej Singh Bhatia - Joint Secretary

Jaydev Shah, President of the Saurashtra Cricket Association - New Counselor