{"id":217803,"date":"2026-09-13T07:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T01:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=217803"},"modified":"2026-09-13T07:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T01:47:46","slug":"bcci-new-rule-play-matches-to-earn-crore-rupee-central-contracts-bcci-considers-new-availability-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/bcci-new-rule-play-matches-to-earn-crore-rupee-central-contracts-bcci-considers-new-availability-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"BCCI New Rule: &#8216;Play Matches to Earn Crore-Rupee Central Contracts&#8217;, BCCI Considers New Availability Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In response to several key players missing crucial series over the past few months due to recurring injuries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a major policy shift for awarding annual Central Contracts. Moving forward, seniority and performance on the field alone may not be sufficient; a player\u2019s overall availability and fitness throughout the season could become a decisive factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Highlights of the Proposed Rule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players may need to meet a specific availability threshold (a fixed percentage or number of matches) during the season to qualify for a central contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elite performance alone will not guarantee a top contract if prolonged injury breaks keep the player off the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Status:<\/strong> According to BCCI sources, the proposal is currently in its initial discussion phase. Specific guidelines regarding genuine injuries, threshold percentages, and execution models are yet to be finalized. 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