The ECB awarded central contracts to 17 women cricketers for the 2025-26 season. Their contracts run from October 2025 to September 2026.
Linsey Smith is the only new entrant this season, while experienced seamer Kate Cross missed out on a contract.
Here’s a look at the centrally contracted England women cricketers. (You can check the England men’s contracts here.)
England Women Cricketers with Central Contracts and Salaries
The ECB offers two types of central contracts: two-year and one-year. Seven players have entered the second year of their two-year contracts. The other 10 have been given one-year contracts.
Additionally, the ECB has handed out skills contracts to four players, with Em Arlott and Emma Lamb as the newcomers.
Here’s a breakdown of contracts by each category:
Two-Year Contracts
- Lauren Bell
- Charlie Dean
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Heather Knight
- Amy Jones
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
One-Year Contracts
- Tammy Beaumont
- Maia Bouchier
- Alice Capsey
- Sophia Dunkley
- Lauren Filer
- Mahika Gaur
- Danielle Gibson
- Sarah Glenn
- Freya Kemp
- Linsey Smith
Skills Contracts
- Em Arlott
- Emma Lamb
- Ryana Macdonald-Gay
- Issy Wong
What’s their annual salary?
England women cricketers with central contracts earn between £90,000 (approx. INR 1.10 crore) and £130,000 (approx. INR 1.60 crore) annually.
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England Women Cricketers Match Fees
On top of their annual salaries, England women cricketers also receive match fees for every international appearance.
Here’s the match fee structure for every format:
Women’s Test: £12,500 (approx. INR 15 lakh)
Women’s ODI: £5,000 (approx. INR 6 lakh)
Women’s T20I: £3,500 (approx. INR 4 lakh)
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