England drops Crawley from central contract list for 2027 Ashes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

England has removed opener Zak Crawley from its central contract list ahead of the 2027 Ashes in Australia.

England has unveiled its central contract list for the 2027 Ashes without opener Zak Crawley. The 28-year-old, a key supporter of Brendon McCullum's Test strategy, managed only 275 runs across ten innings last summer and was subsequently dropped from the Test side. He has since signed to play for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash.

Crawley had performed strongly in England's home Ashes in 2023 but failed to convince selectors with County form or to overturn his removal from the squad. England has named 39 cricketers on its contract list, including nine on development contracts.

Two other players have faced consequences for last summer's series. Batter Ben Duckett has been demoted from a multi-year contract to a single-season deal after a poor Ashes campaign, whilst wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has suffered the same demotion. Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been awarded a two-year commitment, effectively securing his place in the 2027 series after missing last summer's Ashes due to injury.

How it is being reported

• Big omission as England reveal squad tasked with dethroning Australia in the 2027 AshesEngland has unveiled the contract list tasked with reclaiming the Ashes, leaving Zak Crawley in the wilderness and two of last summer’s flops on notice.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 03:10
• Big omission as England reveal squad tasked with dethroning Australia in the 2027 AshesEngland has unveiled the contract list tasked with reclaiming the Ashes, leaving Zak Crawley in the wilderness and two of last summer’s flops on notice.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 03:10

In this story: Zak Crawley · England · Australia · Ben Duckett · Jamie Smith · Jofra Archer · Stephen Fleming · Perth Scorchers

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