London, Nov 4 (UNI) A total of 30 players have been awarded England Central Contracts for the 2025-26 season which include 14 two-year contracts, 12 one-year deals and four development contracts.

According to International Cricket Council (ICC), the number of two-year contracts has doubled from the 2024-25 cycle, which had featured only seven.

The new multi-year contract system was introduced last year.

Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, and Luke Wood have been awarded central contracts for the first time.

One of the most notable inclusions in the two-year central contract is of 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, who has been rewarded following his impressive performances for England over the past year. The Warwickshire all-rounder was previously on a development deal and

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