There is no dearth of new entrants in the annual contract list for the 2024/25 season, released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer created a lot of furore, forcing us to overlook the talented youngsters who got this contract for the first time.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (Grade B)

Yashasvi is a talented left-handed opening batsman who burst onto the scene at a young age. Known for his solid technique and aggressive stroke play, he has the potential to be a future star for India in all formats of the game.

Rinku Singh (Grade C)

Rinku is a stylish left-handed batsman who has been a consistent performer for his domestic team, and did well in the limited opportunities he got for India. He has a solid technique and the ability to play quick innings, making him a valuable asset in the middle order.

Tilak Varma (Grade C)

Tilak is a young and exciting talent who has impressed with his performances in Indian Premier League. A stylish right-handed batsman, he has the ability to score runs quickly and has a bright future ahead of him.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Grade C)

Ruturaj Gaikwad is a technically sound right-handed batsman who has been making waves in domestic cricket. With his ability to play long innings and rotate the strike effectively, he has the potential to be a key player for India in the future.

Shivam Dube (Grade C)

Shivam Dube is a promising all-rounder who has the ability to contribute with both bat and ball. A powerful left-handed batsman and a handy medium-pacer, he adds depth to the Indian team in all formats.

Ravi Bishnoi (Grade C)

Ravi Bishnoi is an exciting young spinner who has impressed with his performances in the IPL and domestic cricket. A leg-spinner with good control and variations, he has the potential to be a key player for India in the future.

Mukesh Kumar (Grade C)

Mukesh is a promising fast bowler who has the ability to generate pace and swing. With his ability to bowl accurate yorkers and bouncers, he has the potential to trouble the best batsmen in the world.

Prasidh Krishna (Grade C)

Prasidh Krishna is a talented fast bowler who has impressed with his performances in domestic and IPL cricket. He has got blistering pace and can swing the ball both ways.

Rajat Patidar (Grade C)

Rajat is a stylish right-handed batsman who has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket. With his solid technique and ability to play match-winning innings, he adds depth to the Indian team in the middle order.