16. Shikhar Dhawan – INR 1 crore
Opening batter Shikhar Dhawan was demoted to the C category in the central contracts by the BCCI. Dhawan only represents India in the ODI format and is not in the scheme of things in other formats.
He scored 387 runs last year, at an average of 43, including three fifties.
17. Umesh Yadav – INR 1 crore
Umesh Yadav was demoted from the B to C category in the BCCI’s central contract list for 2021-22. He has not been a part of the Indian playing XI on a consistent basis.
Last year, he played just three matches for India, taking eight wickets, at an average of 30.75.
18. Hardik Pandya – INR 1 crore
Hardik Pandya will earn 1 crore for the 2021-22 International cricket season. The all-rounder’s career has been hampered by injuries.
His inability to bowl consistently due to injury has cost him a place in India’s Test squad. He played 17 matches for India last year, averaging around 25 with the bat, and has picked six wickets.
