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BCCI Central Contracts: New Additions Include Uma, Amanjot, and Shreyanka

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9 months ago

March 25, 2025

Young wicketkeeper Uma Chetry, offspinning allrounder Shreyanka Patil, seam bowlers Arundhati Reddy and Titas Sadhu, along with all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, will join established players Yastika Bhatia, Radha Yadav, Sneh Rana, and Pooja Vastrakar in Grade C. This announcement comes as the BCCI revealed the list of centrally contracted women’s players for 2024-25 on Monday. The Grade C contracts come with a retainer value of Rs 10 lakh.

The BCCI has granted a total of 16 contracts out of the 17 previously announced in April 2023. Contracts for the 2023-24 season had not been disclosed earlier. The updated list retains three prominent cricketers—Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma—in Group A, each with a retainer value of Rs 50 lakh.

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Furthermore, the BCCI retained four out of five players from the previous 2023-24 Grade B list, with a retainer value of Rs 30 lakh. The only player not retained was left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad, while Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Thakur have all been included.

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Other notable absentees from the list include batters Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, and leg spinner Priya Mishra. Deol, returning from a lengthy injury layoff, scored her first international century in the home ODIs against the West Indies in January. Rawal has made an impressive start to her international career, having been included in every squad since her ODI debut against New Zealand in October. She was also one of the standout Indian players at the WPL 2025.

This list is recommended by the women’s senior selection panel, chaired by Neetu David and head coach Amol Muzumdar, and covers a 12-month period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

India’s upcoming schedule includes an ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka with South Africa in April, followed by a tour of England during the summer, as part of their FTP calendar leading up to the 50-over World Cup they are set to host in September.

Annual contracts list:

Grade A: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma

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

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

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Sports

Historic Test Debut in Guwahati as South Africa Reach 247/6 on Day 1

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2 weeks ago

November 23, 2025

Namma Kudla

On the first day of the second Test between India and South Africa at Barsapara Stadium, South Africa made a strong start, reaching 247 for 6 at stumps.The venue, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, hosted its very first Test match in history — making the day special for Guwahati and cricket in Assam.

South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and chose to bat first.Their openers, Aiden Markram (38) and Ryan Rickelton (35), gave a solid start with a partnership of 82 runs.Later, Tristan Stubbs added 49 before getting out, while Bavuma made 41.

India fought back well thanks to a strong performance by spinner Kuldeep Yadav. He picked up 3 wickets and gave away only 48 runs in 17 overs.Ravindra Jadeja also chipped in with an important wicket, dismissing Bavuma. In the final over before stumps, Mohammed Siraj struck, getting Tony de Zorzi out.At the end of play, Senuran Muthusamy was unbeaten on 25, and Kyle Verreynne was 1 not out.

The light became a concern late in the day. As visibility dropped, play was stopped, and light issues forced the umpires to call it a day early.Overall, India ended Day 1 with a degree of satisfaction. The bowling attack showed discipline, especially through their spinners, and they managed to check the South African momentum.

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India A Post 297/4 as Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 144 Off 42 Balls

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4 weeks ago

November 14, 2025

Namma Kudla

India A began their Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 campaign with a huge total against the UAE in Doha. Captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first. Vaibhav Suryavanshi then produced a stunning innings. He scored 144 runs from just 42 balls. His knock included 11 fours and 15 sixes.

Suryavanshi reached his fifty in 17 balls. He completed his century in only 32 balls. He added 163 runs for the second wicket with Naman Dhir, who made 34. Jitesh Sharma also played a quick innings and scored a fast fifty.

India A finished at 297 for 4 in 20 overs. The team now holds a strong position in the match.

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Sri Lankan Players Express Security Fears in Pakistan, Board Urges Them to Stay

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4 weeks ago

November 13, 2025

Namma Kudla

Some Sri Lankan cricketers in Pakistan have asked to return home after a bomb blast in Islamabad killed 12 people on Wednesday. The team is currently playing a three-match ODI series in Rawalpindi, which is close to Islamabad.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement that it had spoken to the players and assured them of their safety. The board is working with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and local authorities to ensure full security.

SLC has directed all players and staff to continue the tour. It warned that if anyone still chooses to return, replacements will be sent and a review will be held later.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also set to play a T20I tri-series with Zimbabwe from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. PCB chief and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is overseeing the security arrangements for all three teams.