London, Nov. 4 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the updated Central Contract list for England Men's international cricket. A total of 30 players have been awarded England Men's Central Contracts - comprising 14 England Two-Year Central Contracts, 12 England Annual Central Contracts, and four England Development Contracts, as per the ECB website.

Ben Stokes has signed a fresh two-year England contract, providing the most unambiguous indication yet that he intends to play in the 2027 Ashes series on home soil. Five players - Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton and Luke Wood - have been awarded England Central Contracts for the first time.

Three players - Eddie Jack, Tom Lawes and Mitchell Stanl...