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The BCCI has announced the annual player contracts for Team India for the 2024-25 season. Shreyas Iyer receives a Grade B contract, while Ishan Kishan is awarded a Grade C contract. Rishabh Pant has been promoted to Grade A, joining the list of contracted players across various grades, including A+, A, B, and C.
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