South Africa is one of the most competitive sides in international cricket, with top-class players in the team.
The team has tasted great success in world cricket riding on the back of their players. To honour their hard work, Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards annual contracts to a select few players.
This article will list the South African cricketers with central contracts for the 2024-25 season.
South Africa Cricketers with Central Contracts
The CSA announced the 2024-25 central contracts on March 26, which will come into effect on May 1, 2024. A total of 18 players have earned contracts from the South African board.
There was a reduction from 20 players in the previous season to 18, as some big names have not been retained. Dean Elgar, who retired from international cricket, has been removed from the annual roster.
Similarly, Quinton de Kock, who has taken retirement from Tests and ODI, has been left out of the central contracts. The injury-prone fast bowlers Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala, and Wayne Parnell also fell out of contention.
On the other hand, Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi have earned their maiden national contracts from the board.
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Here are the South African cricketers with central contracts for the 2024-25 season:
Temba Bavuma, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Andile Phehlukwayo, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, and Rassie van der Dussen.
South Africa Cricketers Salaries and Match Fees
According to reports, the players with top-grade contracts take home $350,000, while the lowest-grade players earn $75,000.
Apart from the central contracts, the South African players will receive $4,500 for a Test match, $1,200 for an ODI match, and $800 for a T20I match.
