Bangladesh Cricket Board Reveals 2025 Central Contract List | Taskin To Get More Money Than Shanto, Rahim
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a new central contract structure for 2025, dividing players into five categories: A+, A, B, C, and D. This marks a shift from the previous format-based contract system. A total of 22 players have been included, representing a balanced mix of experience and emerging talent. However, Shakib Al Hasan has been left out, making headlines.
- Taskin Ahmed is the highest-paid cricketer under the new contract system.
- Shakib Al Hasan is a major omission from the contract list.
- Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim retain their contracts despite debates over their inclusion.
- BCB focuses on young talents, placing several new names in C and D categories.
- Five-tier contract system replaces the previous format-based model.
Taskin Ahmed Secures Top Spot in A+ Category
Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pacer, is the only player in the A+ category, earning more than players in the A category, including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mushfiqur Rahim. Taskin’s consistent performances have earned him the top-tier contract, making him the highest-paid cricketer in this list.
Contract Categories Breakdown
A+ Category
- Taskin Ahmed
A Category
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Litton Kumar Das
- Mushfiqur Rahim
B Category
- Mominul Haque
- Taijul Islam
- Mahmudullah
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Towhid Hridoy
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nahid Rana
C Category
- Sadman Islam
- Soumya Sarkar
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Shoriful Islam
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanjim Hasan Sakib
- Mahedi Hasan
D Category
- Nasum Ahmed
- Khaled Ahmed
Key Highlights from Bangladesh’s 2025 Central Contract
- Shakib Al Hasan, previously on an all-format contract, has not been included.
- Taskin Ahmed is the only player in A+ category, securing the highest earnings.
- Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto are in A category, despite being senior players.
- Mahmudullah, a key player in previous years, has been placed in B category.
- The C and D categories mainly consist of young and developing players, showcasing Bangladesh’s focus on grooming new talent.
What This Means for Bangladesh Cricket
The contract revamp indicates Bangladesh’s long-term vision. The board is rewarding consistent performers while also encouraging younger players to step up. Taskin Ahmed’s promotion to the A+ category highlights his crucial role as Bangladesh’s leading fast bowler. Additionally, emerging talents like Towhid Hridoy and Shoriful Islam are being backed with B and C category contracts, ensuring future depth in the squad.
Bangladesh’s 2025 central contract list reflects a strategic shift, rewarding top performers while emphasizing youth development. The exclusion of Shakib Al Hasan marks a significant change, while Taskin Ahmed’s rise showcases the growing importance of pace bowling in Bangladesh cricket. This contract system could shape the national team’s future, ensuring performance-based selections and long-term planning.