Cricket Australia announces central contract list: Stoinis, Tim David miss out deal; Konstas bags maiden deal

Cricket Australia has released its 23-player contract list for the 2025-26 season, notably excluding Marcus Stoinis and Tim David. The focus appears to shift towards Test cricket, with newcomers Sam Konstas, Beau Webster, and Matthew Kuhnemann being rewarded. Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, and Todd Murphy are also notable absentees, with key fixtures aimed at the World Test Championship and Ashes.