Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones will take their places on a 17-strong list of centrally-contracted England Women’s players for 2025/26.
Batter Beaumont, 34, has signed a new one-year deal, while all-rounder and captain Sciver-Brunt, 33, will join wicketkeeper Jones, 32, in continuing on with existing two-year contracts.
The awards come ahead of a 2026 summer that will see England host a home ICC T20 World Cup, as well as take on India in a Test match at Lord’s.
Sciver-Brunt took over as England captain in April this year, and last month led her side to the semi-finals of the 50-over ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Meanwhile, Beaumont and Jones, who appeared 11 and eight times for The Blaze in 2025, respectively, have each established themselves as mainstays of the national team.
Notably, both players hit consecutive centuries during a 3-0 ODI whitewash of West Indies at the start of this summer.
In addition to the 17 players who have been named on the full central contract list, a further four players have received skills contracts.
Managing Director of England Women, Clare Connor, said: "It’s an immensely exciting year ahead for England Women and the awarding of these contracts reflects our confidence in this group of players.
“We’re all excited about what 2025/26 brings. Witnessing India win the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in their own country in front of their own fans is a powerful reminder of the impact that winning major events on home soil can have.
“The Red Roses too have provided that inspiration, so we know how huge an opportunity a home ICC Women's T20 World Cup is for us next summer.”
Existing Contracts
(Entering year 2 of 2)
Lauren Bell (Hampshire)
Charlie Dean (Somerset)
Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire)
Heather Knight (Somerset)
Amy Jones (The Blaze)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze)
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Surrey)
New Contracts
(One year in length)
Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze)
Maia Bouchier (Hampshire)
Alice Capsey (Surrey)
Sophia Dunkley (Surrey)
Lauren Filer (Durham)
Mahika Gaur (Lancashire)
Danielle Gibson (Somerset)
Sarah Glenn (Yorkshire)
Freya Kemp (Hampshire)
Linsey Smith (Hampshire)
New Skills Contracts
Em Arlott (Warwickshire)
Emma Lamb (Lancashire)
Ryana Macdonald-Gay (Surrey)
Issy Wong (Warwickshire)
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