Wed Nov 06 20:25:29 UTC 2024: ## England Announces 2024-25 Central Contract List with New Faces and Renewals
**London, UK (ANI):** The England Cricket Board has announced their central contract list for the 2024-25 season, with a total of 29 players receiving contracts, including seven two-year contracts, 19 annual contracts, and three development contracts.
Notable additions include five players receiving their first central contracts: **Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Shoaib Bashir, Phil Salt, and Olly Stone**. Smith, a promising batter, has impressed with 637 runs in nine Tests. Jacks and Salt are key members of the white-ball setup, while Bashir and Stone are emerging pace bowlers.
The list also includes renewals for key players, including Test captain **Ben Stokes** and white-ball captain **Jos Buttler**, both of whom have secured two-year contracts. Other prominent players receiving two-year contracts are **Joe Root, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, and Mark Wood.**
Development contracts have been awarded to **Jacob Bethell, Josh Hull**, and **John Turner**, highlighting their potential for the future.
This announcement comes as England looks to build on their recent successes and prepare for upcoming international tournaments. The new contracts demonstrate a commitment to nurturing young talent and building a strong team for the future.
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