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Cricket Australia Reduces Contracted Players Amid Demanding Schedule

4/3/2026

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Cricket Australia trimmed its contracted list for the 2026-27 season from 23 to 21 players.
Notable omissions include Sam Konstas (Cricket Australia contract candidate) and Glenn Maxwell, with Jhye Richardson out due to injury.
Brendan Doggett (Australia fast bowler) and Jake Weatherald (Australia batsman) secured full-time contracts.
Andrew McDonald (Head coach, Australia men's cricket team) said a deeper player pool is needed because of a demanding Test schedule.

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Cricket Australia trimmed its contracted list for the 2026-27 season from 23 to 21 players.
Notable omissions include Sam Konstas (Cricket Australia contract candidate) and Glenn Maxwell, with Jhye Richardson out due to injury.
Brendan Doggett (Australia fast bowler) and Jake Weatherald (Australia batsman) secured full-time contracts.
Andrew McDonald (Head coach, Australia men's cricket team) said a deeper player pool is needed because of a demanding Test schedule.