Following an outstanding year for New Zealand, all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has secured a central contract from New Zealand Cricket for the 2024/2025 season.
Fast bowlers Ben Sears, Will O’Rourke, and Jacob Duffy are also included in the proposed 20-player contract list, while red-ball specialist spinner Ajaz Patel has been re-contracted after being left out in the previous cycle.
From last year’s contracted players, Kane Williamson, Lockie Ferguson, and Adam Milne have opted out of a central contract for the upcoming season.
Williamson, who stepped down as New Zealand’s white-ball captain after their T20 World Cup campaign, has accepted a casual playing contract for 2024-25, reaffirming his dedication to the team.
Furthermore, Blair Tickner did not receive a central contract, and Neil Wagner has retired, thus not featuring in the list.
Offered New Zealand contracts for 2024/2025: Finn Allen, Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young
