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Jordan Cox and Tom Banton Earn Maiden England Central Contracts
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News18•12-10-2026, 17:56
Jordan Cox and Tom Banton Earn Maiden England Central Contracts
- •Wicketkeeper-batters Jordan Cox and Tom Banton have secured their maiden England central contracts.
- •Fast bowler Brydon Carse retained his place on the central contract list despite dropping out of the Test squad.
- •Eight players entered the central contract list for the first time, reflecting the growing depth of England men's cricket.
- •The expanded 2026/27 list features 30 centrally contracted players and nine players on development contracts.
Key Questions Answered
Jordan Cox and Tom Banton earned their maiden England central contracts alongside Sam Cook, Henry Crocombe, Emilio Gay, Matt Fisher, and Dan Lawrence.
Yes, fast bowler Brydon Carse retained his place on the England men’s central contract list despite losing his spot in England’s Test squad in August 2026.
The expanded playing list includes 30 players on Central Contracts for the 2026-27 season, along with a further nine players on England Development contracts.
