Three Hampshire cricketers handed England contracts

All-rounders Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have been handed one-year ECB central contracts.

Fast bowler Eddie Jack has been awarded a development contract.

Rob Key, managing director of England Men’s Cricket, said: "This year’s central contract group reflects the depth and strength of talent we have across England Men’s cricket.

Eddie Jack, Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have earned contracts with the ECB. (Image: Hampshire Cricket/Dave Vokes)

"We have awarded two-year deals to our multi-format players, so we can manage their workloads responsibly and give them the stability they need to perform across formats.

"This structure allows us to support our players properly while maintaining strong squads across all formats as much as possible."

Dawson’s return to the England squad this year included figures of 4-20 against West Indies in his first home international in eight years.

He was also recalled to the Test side and struck early, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal with his seventh ball at Old Trafford.

Baker, who joined Hampshire in the latter half of 2024, made his ODI and IT20 debuts against South Africa and Ireland.

Jack made his first-class debut for England Lions against India A earlier this year.

He featured 16 times for Hampshire this season, taking 26 wickets.