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Jos Buttler extends England contract by one year

Jos Buttler has agreed to a one-year extension of his central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

The 34-year-old white-ball captain, who was already in the first year of a two-year contract, is now signed through autumn 2026.

Test captain Ben Stokes also committed to England until 2026, having extended his contract earlier in October.

“The strength and depth of talent across England men’s red and white-ball cricket is clear in the quality of players who are centrally contracted,” said Rob Key, director of England men’s cricket.

“Both our captains have signed two-year central contracts that showcase the commitment of all the players to prioritise playing for their country.”

Buttler has been sidelined with a calf injury since June, with Liam Livingstone stepping in for the current West Indies tour.

A total of 29 players hold central contracts. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson also extended his contract until 2026, while spinner Jack Leach and white-ball seamer Reece Topley secured new one-year deals.

Five players are new to central contracts: wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, batter Phil Salt, spinner Shoaib Bashir, all-rounder Will Jacks, and fast bowler Olly Stone, each on one-year contracts.

Meanwhile, Jonny Bairstow, who last played for England in June, has another year left on his 2023 contract.

Recently retired players include James Anderson, Moeen Ali, and Dawid Malan, while Ben Foakes and Ollie Robinson have not had their contracts renewed.

All-rounder Jacob Bethell and seamers Josh Hull and John Turner have been awarded development contracts.

Mitch Fretton
Mitch Fretton
Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football.
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