BCCI weighs match availability as new criterion for central contracts

The BCCI is considering match availability as a new criterion for awarding central contracts to players. The move aims to ensure that contracted players remain committed to all formats and domestic commitments.

The board wants to address concerns about players opting out of matches due to franchise commitments or personal reasons. The new criterion would link contract value to actual participation across formats.

The proposal comes as the board looks to balance player workload with the demands of an increasingly packed international calendar. Details of the implementation are expected to be announced after consultations with the players' association.