Overview
- The list spans 14 two-year, 12 one-year and four development contracts, aligning key players with campaigns through September 2027.
- Ben Stokes signs a two-year deal alongside Joe Root and Jofra Archer, signalling continuity through the next home Ashes.
- Jacob Bethell moves up from a development deal to a two-year central contract after a rapid rise across formats.
- First-time central contracts go to Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton and Luke Wood, with development deals for Josh Hull, Eddie Jack, Tom Lawes and Mitchell Stanley.
- Jonny Bairstow, Jack Leach and Liam Livingstone drop off the list, while Chris Woakes is absent following his international retirement.