10. Ishant Sharma – INR 3 crores
Like Ajinkya Rahane, Ishant Sharma too faced demotion in the BCCI’s central contracts for the 2021-22 season. The Indian pacer was dropped from the Indian team for the India vs Sri Lanka Test series.
Ishant Sharma took 14 wickets in 8 test matches for India in 2021. He will now earn 3 crores for the 2021-22 season.
11. Cheteshwar Pujara – INR 3 crores
Cheteshwar Pujara struggled to make much of an impact, playing for the Indian team in the 2021 year. He averaged 28.08 in 14 test matches in the 2021 season.
Pujara too was dropped from the Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test series. He has been demoted to the B category in the BCCI central contracts.
12. Shardul Thakur – INR 3 crores
Shardul Thakur has showcased his all-round potential to the world in the last couple of years. He performed brilliantly for India in 2021, taking 31 wickets in 14 matches.
Shardul also made valuable contributions with the bat for India. He played a key role in India’s 2021 historic win in Australia. Shardul has retained his spot in the central contracts.
