BEN Stokes and Jos Buttler, England's Test and limitedrespectively, overs captains have each signed new two-year central contracts.
Last October, Stokes declined a three-year deal when the England and Wales Cricket Board rolled out multi-year contracts for the first time and instead elected to sign a shorter-term 12-month option.
As expected, Stokes has committed to England until at least 2026, covering next winter's all-important Ashes series in Australia, while Buttler has agreed fresh terms, extending his contract by 12 months.
Buttler, who has not played competitively since late June due to a nagging calf injury, has not been retained by Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals.
He has been at the Royals since 2018 and was the IPL's MVP two years ago so a new multi-year deal with England, which were introduced to ward off interest from franchise leagues, may sugar the pill.
Denne historien er fra November 01, 2024-utgaven av Manchester Evening News.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 01, 2024-utgaven av Manchester Evening News.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Bright start but the sun won't shine right away
DRAW SHOWS NEW BOSS HAS MUCH WORK TO DO
Could Angel be on his way back to Reds?
FORMER Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes could be set for a sensational return to Old Trafford under Ruben Amorim.
Problems mounting up for Pep's 'fragile' Blues
CITY'S OPPONENTS NO LONGER FEAR THEM
Skipper calls on the Blues to rediscover their mojo
MAN City captain Kyle Walker insists City have to rediscover their 'mojo' to get their season back on track, starting with tomorrow's visit of Feyenoord in the Champions League.
Benefits will be lost if work is refused
YOUNG people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a Cabinet minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill.
Strong views defended
A MINISTER has defended her Cabinet colleagues voicing \"strong opinions\" in opposition to assisted dying ahead of a historic Commons vote this week.
Cop29 deal at 11th hour
ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband has called a financial package for developing nations a \"critical 11thhour deal at the 11th hour for the climate\" as the United Nations environmental conference drew to a close.
No Andy? No Smiths'
Band's former drummer says there can never be reunion of ground-breaking 80s group
£50m costs explosion for NHS in city-region
GREATER Manchester's NHS has experienced a \"mini explosion\" in costs as it deals with a £50m overspend in its budget for this year.
River rescue bid after report of missing man
A RESCUE operation was launched after a missing man was reported to have fallen into a river.
