London, Dec. 4 -- England have announced 17 full Women's Central Contracts and four Skills Contracts for the 2025/26 cycle, marking a significant step ahead of a landmark year that includes a home ICC Women's T20 World Cup in mid-2026.

Ten players have received new one-year contracts, while seven players enter the second year of their existing deals. All-format skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the way following her superb outing at the 50-over World Cup in India recently.

Em Arlott and Emma Lamb have been awarded Skills Contracts for the first time, while Linsey Smith, who stood out with the ball at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, earns her maiden full Central Contract.

34-year-old pacer Kate Cross misses out on a place among the...