Harmanpreet, Mandhana In Grade A; BCCI Drops Harleen From Women's Central Contracts

India Women cricketers handed central contracts by BCCI [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

The BCCI has revealed the Indian Women’s team’s central contracts for the 2024-25 season. All-format captain Harmanpreet Kaur, star batter Smriti Mandhana, and premier all-rounder Deepti Sharma have been placed in Grade A as a reward for their consistent performance.

BCCI has come up with a list of 16 players, which is divided into three grades considering their performances and roles in the team. 

Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma have been retained in Grade A. These three players have been India’s backbone across formats, delivering consistent performances in recent years.

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BCCI Rewards Central Contracts To Women Cricketers

Apart from the star trio, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh and Shafali Verma have received Grand B contracts. Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil and Titas Sadhu were amongst the ones to receive a Grade C contract. 

Interestingly, some familiar faces like Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Meghna Singh, and Harleen Deol have been left out of a contract this year. On the other hand, promising players like Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu and Arundathi Reddy have been awarded their first-ever central contracts.

The Indian women’s team will next feature in an ODI tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and South Africa, starting April 27, 2025. The squad is also gearing up for the Women’s World Cup 2025, which will be hosted in India later this year.

BCCI's central contract list for India Women Cricketers 

Grade A: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma

Grade B: Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma

Grade C: Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, Arundathi Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Uma Chetry, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar

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