Ollie Robinson named in new-look central contracts
LONDON: England pacer Ollie Robinson was named in the central contracts list for the first time. Apart from him, batter Dawid Malan and left-arm spinner Jack Leach have received contracts under a revamped system for the first time. All-rounder Liam Livingstone is awarded an increment contract for the first time, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday.
As per the new system, 20 annual contracts have been awarded in a 'single' contract list instead of the separate red-ball and white-ball contracts running since 2016. The contracts panel included Managing Director of Men's England Cricket, Ashley Giles and Head Coach, Chris Silverwood, also awarded four England Increment Contracts and three England Pace Bowling Development Contracts.
"I would like to congratulate all the players offered agreements for the coming year, particularly newcomers Jack Leach, Dawid Malan, and Ollie Robinson. Receiving your first central contract is a great moment in any player's career. They will all play a pivotal role in England's fortunes over the next 12 months," said Giles in a statement released by the ECB.
Robinson had a breakout summer this year for England despite his impressive debut at the Lord's overshadowed by unpleasant social media posts made many years ago, which resulted in fine of 3,200 pounds and eight-match ban. In five Tests, he picked 28 wickets at an average of 19.60. Malan made a successful return to Test cricket after almost three years while Livingstone was handed incremental contract after establishing himself in the T20Is. IANS
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