Rich been given the flick.
Cricket Australia men’s contract list 2026/27
Xavier Bartlett, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster, Adam Zampa
WA fast bowlers Jhye Richardson and Lance Morris are still firmly “in the mix” to feature in Australia’s jam-packed upcoming Test schedule despite missing out on national contracts, according to chief selector George Bailey.
Richardson was the shock omission from a 21-strong list of players who have earned Cricket Australia deals for the upcoming season, released today.
The speedster, who marked his return from major shoulder surgery to the Test arena on Boxing Day last year, has been contracted for the last three years despite his battles with a succession of injuries.
Meanwhile, Morris — who has also held a national deal since 2023 but did not bowl a ball last summer after in August, opting to undergo spinal surgery in the hope of addressing long-running back problems — has also been axed.
In their places, Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett have both been elevated to CA contracts.