Indian cricket has become a global phenomenon in recent years, with the country producing some of the best players in the world. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the central contracts for Indian cricketers for the year 2020, which has created a buzz in the cricketing fraternity.

The BCCI has divided the contracts into four categories- A+, A, B, and C. The A+ category is the highest, followed by A, B, and C. The players in the A+ category will get INR 7 crores, A category players will receive INR 5 crores, B category players will get INR 3 crores, and C category players will receive INR 1 crore.

The central contracts are given to players based on their performances in the national and international level matches. The BCCI has made some changes to the contract system this year, which has led to some surprises. Let`s take a look at the players who have received the central contracts for the year 2020:

A+ Category: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah

The Indian captain Virat Kohli, stand-in captain Rohit Sharma, and fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah have been given A+ category contracts. All three players have been in top form in the past year and have been instrumental in India`s success in all formats of the game.

A Category: Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Rishabh Pant

The A category comprises of 11 players who have been the backbone of the Indian team in the past year. It includes Test specialists Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, and fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, and Ishant Sharma.

B Category: Wriddhiman Saha, Umesh Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Hardik Pandya, Mayank Agarwal

The B category comprises of five players who have performed well in the past year but have not been consistent. All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been out of action due to injury, has been given a B category contract.

C Category: Kedar Jadhav, Navdeep Saini, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Chahar, Hanuma Vihari, Shardul Thakur, and Shubman Gill

The C category comprises of seven players who are new to the international cricket scene and have not yet established themselves in the team. Kedar Jadhav, who has been a key member of the limited-overs team in the past, has been given a C category contract.

The central contracts are an essential part of the Indian cricket system, and they provide financial security to the players. The BCCI has done a commendable job in ensuring that the deserving players get the contracts. The announcement of the central contracts is an excellent news for the players and the fans, and it will surely inspire them to perform better in the coming years.