Ben Foakes, a batsman who doubles as a wicketkeeper, and Liam Livingstone, a power hitter, were announced as the two new receivers of England Annual Central Contract offers on Tuesday.
While there is no room for out-of-shape opener Jason Roy in the central contract and he is included in the incremental contract, Harry Brook, Matthew Potts, and Reece Topley have been awarded England Increment Contracts, which are also their first Central Contracts.
The approach, which applies to both red-ball and white-ball players, considers players' chances of appearing in England teams across all forms in the upcoming 12 months while also honouring their previous-year performances.
"I believe we have honoured the athletes who have contributed significantly over the past 12 months and those who we anticipate will be a part of England's aspirations moving forward. The international game is constantly changing, and we must be aware that we must set the standard for player performance across the entire sport "the England Men's Cricket Managing Director, Rob Key, remarked.
There have been 30 players offered Central Contracts in all, including 18 England Annual Central Contracts, 6 England Increment Contracts, and 6 England Pace Bowling Development Contracts.
Brydon Carse, Matthew Fisher, and Jamie Overton are the first to be offered Pace Bowling Development Contracts, joining Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, and Olly Stone on this type of Central Contract to promote the development of high-potential seam bowlers.
"As we work to become the best team in the world, our goal is to create elite players in each of the three formats. I want to congratulate all the players who have been given contracts for the upcoming season. They will all be crucial to England's ambitions in the upcoming year "added Key.
England Annual Central Contracts: Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Ben Foakes, Jack Leach, Liam Livingstone, Ollie Pope, Adil Rashid, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood.
England Increment Contracts: Harry Brook, Dawid Malan, Matthew Potts, Jason Roy, Reece Topley, David Willey.
England Pace Bowling Development Contracts: Brydon Carse, Matthew Fisher, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton and Olly Stone.