As the year comes to an end, Indian cricket fans eagerly wait for the announcement of the player retention list by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). These contracts are a way for the board to ensure that the top players in the country remain committed to representing India in international cricket tournaments. With the list for 2020 finally released, let`s take a closer look at the Indian cricket players who have made the cut.

Before we dive into the details of the contract list, it`s important to understand how the BCCI classifies players. They are divided into four categories – A+, A, B, and C – based on their performance, consistency, and experience. Here`s a breakdown of what each contract category entails.

A+ category players are the cream of the crop and receive the highest retainer fee from the BCCI. These players are expected to represent India in all formats of international cricket. The list includes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah.

A category players are also expected to play in all formats of international cricket, but they receive a slightly lower fee than A+ category players. The list includes the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Shikhar Dhawan.

B category players are those who generally play in only one or two formats of international cricket and have a lower retainer fee than A category players. This year, the list includes Mayank Agarwal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Navdeep Saini.

C category players are those who have shown potential but are not yet established as regular players in any format of international cricket. These players receive the lowest retainer fee from the BCCI. The list includes Kedar Jadhav, Deepak Chahar, and Hanuma Vihari.

Now that we understand the categories, let`s take a look at the list of Indian cricket players who have made the cut for 2020. The A+ category includes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. The A category includes Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Shikhar Dhawan. The B category this year includes Mayank Agarwal, Kuldeep Yadav, and Navdeep Saini. And the C category includes Kedar Jadhav, Deepak Chahar, and Hanuma Vihari.

It`s worth noting that some notable names have been excluded from this year`s list. The likes of Rishabh Pant, who had previously been included in the A category, has been left out altogether after a dip in form. On the other hand, Mohammed Shami has been promoted to the A category after consistent performances in all formats of the game.

In conclusion, the BCCI`s contract list for Indian cricket players in 2020 has brought some surprises and disappointments for fans. However, it`s important to remember that these contracts are not set in stone and players can move between categories based on their performances. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how these players perform in the upcoming international cricket tournaments.