Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have been omitted from the Central Contract list by the BCCI. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya has received a contract in the A Grade category. All three players have had their share of criticism from the fans in the recent past.
Ishan Kishan, was seen outdoors attending public gatherings, after the cricketer asked for leave mid-way through the scheduled calendar. Shreyas Iyer, who was a mainstay at the ICC ODI World Cup playing XI, has suddenly gone out of favour with the BCCI and was criticised for his consistency. The duo were omitted by the BCCI, and "were not considered in this round of recommendations".
Hardik Pandya is injured off-late. Pandya was a part of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 but he missed the majority of the tournament and has not played international cricket in nearly six months.
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How did fans react to Hardik Pandya's inclusion in BCCI Grade A Central Contract List?
The fans did not spare Hardik Pandya on social media, who is sidelined with injury until the IPL 2024 which starts next month.
Kuldeep Yadav playing all formats for India and his Central contract is B.
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) February 28, 2024
Hardik Pandya plays for NCA and Mumbai Indians and his Central contract is A.. pic.twitter.com/nGolmMkuNK
A fan also compared Pandya to Shreyas Iyer. Iyer had a fantastic outing in the recent ICC ODI World Cup, where he played an important knock in the semi-finals. Pandya also played a local tournament for his IPL franchise-owners, the Ambani Family.
Hardik Pandya :
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) February 28, 2024
Ready for Full IPL, Played Half WC. Skipped ranji trophy and played for ambani in a local tournament. Still having BCCI contract ✅.
Shreyas Iyer :
Ready for Ranji trophy, Played full wc and scored 600+ runs and still no BCCI Contract.❌
Where's EQUALITY !! pic.twitter.com/3kUnHdQZYI
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How did fans react to Shreyas Iyer's exclusion in BCCI Central Contract List?
As it turns out, some fans have turned their backs on Shreyas Iyer. It was rumoured that the Mumbai-born cricketer chose to skip playing the Ranji Trophy season, but is now expected to feature for Mumbai in the semi-finals. One fan reminisced Iyer's knocks at the recent ODI World Cup. Iyer scored 105 off 70 against New Zealand, 77 off 87 against South Africa, and 82 off 56 against Sri Lanka.
Only ungrateful Indians are not supporting Shreyas Iyer tonight!! pic.twitter.com/m7Qm7pVzAY
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) February 28, 2024
One fan questioned BCCI's double standards by backing Shreyas Iyer ahead of Hardik Pandya. Shreyas featured in the ODI World Cup, and also in the Test series against England. However, he stands out-of-favour, all of a sudden. Meanwhile, Pandya has been handed a Grade A Central Contract by the BCCI.
Shreyas was among the best players in the worldcup and was playing test match just a couple of weeks ago & on the other hand a player like Hardik Pandya was included who only plays IPL and ICC tournaments, a fan questioned on X.
How can Shreyas Iyer be excluded from the BCCI central contracts when he was among the best players in the worldcup and was playing test match just a couple of weeks ago & on the other hand a player like Hardik Pandya was included who only plays IPL and ICC tournaments. Shocking
— ` (@FourOverthrows) February 28, 2024
A fan sympathised with Shreyas Iyer, who was left out totally by the BCCI. Like many others, he attacked Hardik Pandya to defend his argument towards Shreyas Iyer. Iyer played cricket, while Pandya chilled at the hospital, the fan made a satirical claim.
Feel for Shreyas Iyer didn’t even get a C grade contract, he was at least playing cricket and scoring runs when the guy in A grade list chills at hospital for more than 6 months a year. pic.twitter.com/DXVXsPYBrt
— User45 (@140of113) February 28, 2024
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How did fans react to Ishan Kishan's exclusion in BCCI Central Contract List?
One fan posted a funny video, creating a metaphor with the Shreyas Iyer- Ishan Kishan scenario. The duo have stamped on their own foots, as believed by many. Kishan was spotted at a public gathering, while serving his leave away from National duty. Kishan has also denied from participating in the domestic red-ball cricket tournament, something that was regarded as mandatory by Jay Shah, earlier this year.
Shreyas Iyer and ishan kishan with their career💀 pic.twitter.com/AxXbQoQVVc
— ADITYA 🇮🇳 (@troller_Adi18) February 28, 2024
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