Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan have been included in the BCCI central contract after meeting the requirement of playing three Tests in the ongoing season. They both debuted in the recent five-match Test series between India and England.
With Ishan Kishan out due to injury, Dhruv Jurel received a surprising call-up to the Test team. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan wasn’t initially in the squad but joined before the second Test due to KL Rahul’s injury.
BCCI Grants Central Contract To 2 New Indian Players
Both players made the most of their opportunity, showcasing their batting skills. They debuted in the third Test held in Rajkot. Sarfaraz Khan impressed by scoring half-centuries in both innings, while Dhruv Jurel contributed with 46 runs in the first innings.
Dhruv Jurel and Sarfaraz Khan’s participation in three Tests during the series has earned them central contracts from the BCCI. They have been placed in Group C of the BCCI’s central contracts, entitling them to an annual retainership fee of INR 1 crore. Their inclusion was approved during the BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Monday (March 18), as reported by Hindustan Times.
At the same meeting, BCCI officials discussed the schedule for the next season of the Ranji Trophy. According to the report, the BCCI is considering avoiding scheduling matches in the northern part of the country during December and January. This decision aims to prevent interruptions due to fog and bad light during those months.
“No decision has been taken yet but the Ranji Trophy, like earlier years could start from mid or end of October after the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which serves as an IPL auction platform. Some states are losing crucial points in do-or-die games because of inclement weather from mid-December to mid-February,” a senior BCCI source told PTI.
