Stuart Broad and Alex Hales have been awarded England contracts for the 2016-2017 period.
In a restructure of the central contract system, Broad has been awarded a Test Contract, while Alex Hales has received one of the newly established White Ball Contracts.
Stuart Broad has accumulated 358 Test wickets over a nine-year international career, while Alex Hales registered the highest One-Day International score by an Englishman at Trent Bridge earlier this summer, scoring 171 against Pakistan, and remains his country’s only T20i centurion.
From those centrally contracted in 2015/6, eight players remain on contract. Jonny Bairstow has been presented with a Test contract. Chris Woakes is one of four players, alongside Moeen Ali Joe Root and Ben Stokes, to be awarded a Test and White Ball contract respectively.
Under the new system, which has been agreed with the Team England Player Partnership (TEPP) and the Professional Cricketers’ Association, England selectors have awarded 10 Test Contracts and 11 White Ball contracts.
Under the new structure, players’ in both formats will receive a ‘ranking’ based on their performances on the pitch, as well as a number of other factors, including off-field contribution, fielding and fitness. Those rankings will then correlate with the players’ level of remuneration.
“We believe the restructure of the central contract system will recognise the increased focus of the shorter format and the importance that we place on this as we continue our progress towards hosting the 2019 World Cup,” said Andrew Strauss, Director of England Cricket.
“It is undeniable that the introduction of central contracts in 2002 has greatly benefited the fortunes of the England Test team. During this period the team has consistently performed well against the other Test nations around the world. We hope that continues over the next few years.
“The international game is evolving rapidly, and we have to keep pace with developments on the field. Our game wide strategy sets out the objective of creating balance between the formats, and this is reflected by the restructure of Central contracts. Ultimately, we are fully committed developing world class players in both Red and White Ball cricket to aid the goal of becoming the world's number one team."
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