The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its updated central contract list for England men’s cricket, featuring notable omissions of Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson. The list sees new faces like Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, and Shoaib Bashir secure central contracts, while young talents like Jacob Bethell and Josh Hull earn development contracts. Meanwhile, captains Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler have extended their contracts for two years.
Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson have secured their first New Zealand central contracts, replacing Devon Conway and Finn Allen. The duo’s performances in domestic cricket and recent international appearances have earned them spots in the 20-member squad.
Indian hockey has undergone a remarkable transformation since its 2008 Olympic miss, moving from a sport rooted in poverty to one achieving Olympic podium finishes. Despite this progress, the sport still faces challenges in transitioning to professionalization. Players, often from humble backgrounds, struggle to secure financial stability, leading to calls for central contracts similar to cricket.
Marcus Stoinis remains steadfast in his ambition to continue playing international cricket, declaring that Cricket Australia’s decision to exclude him from central contracts will not deter him. Stoinis is expected to be selected for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, and his recent blistering century in the Indian Premier League serves as a testament to his enduring form. Despite being replaced by younger players, Stoinis maintains his desire to represent Australia and views the IPL as a platform to showcase his abilities.
Marcus Stoinis remains committed to playing international cricket for Australia beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite being dropped from Cricket Australia’s central contracts list. The all-rounder, who is likely to be included in Australia’s World Cup squad, showcased his exceptional form with a blistering century in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Marcus Stoinis remains committed to playing international cricket past the T20 World Cup this June, despite Cricket Australia’s decision not to include him on the central contracts list. The all-rounder expressed his desire to continue contributing to the team and acknowledged the importance of giving opportunities to younger players. Stoinis showcased his abilities with a century in the IPL, showcasing his consistency and form ahead of the World Cup.
