India, Jan. 20 -- The shifting sands in the men's playing pool of Indian cricket has sparked an internal debate in the BCCI about whether the A+ category, reserved for all-format players, has become excess to requirements.

It is learnt that this is one of the matters that has been on the discussion board with the national selectors, who have now recommended that A+ category be done away with. The issue will be debated in the board's next Apex Council meeting before the fresh national contracts are finalised.

The current wave of transition in Indian cricket has seen selections becoming increasingly format-focussed. Given the amount of cricket that is being played these days, it is the right call too. For instance, India's current T20I si...