India, March 18 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is exploring ways to compensate Jasprit Bumrah after a Rs.2 crore gap emerged following the board's decision to scrap the A+ category from the annual players' retainership system. According to a report in The Times of India, the board is now likely to revisit the valuation structure to ensure that consistent performers are fairly rewarded.

The A+ category was removed due to a lack of multi-format players who could justify the top pay grade. That decision directly impacted Bumrah, who had been a permanent fixture in the highest bracket since the 2018-19 season. While the BCCI is yet to officially disclose the revised contract values, under the previous structure, A+ playe...