Sanju Samson was injured for IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer-Ishaan Kishan Back and Shardul Thakur for BCCI?

The latest week began with the BCCI, which unveils the new set of central contracts after a long wait. The choice of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah remain on the cream layer, while Shreyas Iyer and Ishaan Kishan have made their comeback. However, there were some exclusion, BCCI ignored Shardul Thakur, which could otherwise be on a flight to England for the upcoming testing series. In other reports, Jugoranut of Gujarat Titans (GT) continued as they defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) completely, almost monitoring Shubman Gill in a century. Also, has Sanju Samson dropped from IPL 2025?

Sanju Samson out of IPL 2025?

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson will remember his upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) due to ongoing injury. Samson on 16 April tried to try a cut shot during the RR Capital match against Delhi Capital and to hold his ribs. The RR franchise confirmed that Samson would remain in Jaipur for further recovery and rehabilitation. With the absence of Samson, the 14 -year sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi may get another chance to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Suryavanshi’s impressive start against LSG has raised expectations for RR’s batting lineup. Given Samson’s frequent injuries in this year’s IPL, RR’s qualifications are heavy black clouds on possibilities. Read more here.

Shreyas Iyer, Ishaan Kishan Back !!!

BCCI has unveiled its central contract list for 2024–25, with some notable inclusion and exclusion. The A+ grade remains unchanged, which features Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant receives a promotion for Grade A, while Shreyas Iyer returns to Grade B. Ishaan Kishan returns to Grade C, with new entrances Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Akash Deep and Varun Chakravardhan. On the other hand, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Jitesh Sharma are among those who are excluded. Contracts are valid from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Read more here.

Ishan Kishan Lucky?

BCCI’s list of central contracts has thrown a surprise with Ishan Kishan being included in Grade C. Young batsmen have not played for India since 2023, and their number does not justify the contract completely. In domestic cricket, questions are being raised about the criteria used for selection, along with other people affecting Karun Nair. Ishaan will have to face strict competition from the choice of Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurlel and Jitesh Sharma, which will make their place uncertain in all three formats. Can he justify faith? Only their performances will tell. Read more here.

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GT’s juggling continues

Gujarat Titans consolidated their top position in the EL 2025 points table with a 39 -run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Shubman Gill’s polish 90 and Sai Reformson’s half -century set the platform for a major performance. Rashid Khan’s return to form is a welcome, as he took important wickets including Andre Russell. KKR’s chase derailed due to poor start and mid-order collapse, his secrets were going to wicket-free with spinners Varun Chakravaradhi and Sunil Narin. The top-order of GT once again proved its subtlety, extending the team to a significant victory and to get closer to the playoffs. Read more here.

BCCI against Sharadul Thakur?

BCCI has announced its central contract list for 2024–25, except for many notable players. Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin, KS Bharat, and Jitesh Sharma are among those. Thakur’s injuries and inconsistent performances gave him the cost of his grade B contract. Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket made him disqualified. Despite a strong IPL season, Avesh Khan’s inconsistent performance grade C. Jitesh Sharma and KS were dropped by Dhruv Jurlel out of favor respectively due to their boycott from India. Along with ignoring Sharadul from the list, there may be a possibility that BCCI cannot even consider him for tests against England! Read more here.

Kohli gifted his bat to Mushir Khan

Virat Kohli’s soft side was on full performance after RCB’s exciting victory over PBK in IPL 2025. The batting veteran gifted his bat to 20 -year -old sensation Mushir Khan to Sarfaraz Khan’s younger brother. Mushir, who had a notable ICC Under -19 World Cup 2024, thanked Kohli on Instagram. Despite being part of the Star-Stasted PBKS batting lineup, Musher’s first waiting continues. Kohli’s kind work has won the hearts. This moment will be nurtured by Musher, which sees Kohli as a role model. A heartbreaking moment in the IPL. Read more here.