Kent batsman Zak Crawley offered two-year England central contract

Zak Crawley has been offered a two-year England central contract.

Kent opener Crawley, 25, is one of 15 players to be presented with a two-year deal while key batsmen Joe Root and Harry Brook, alongside fast bowler Mark Wood, are offered three-year central contracts.

The former Tonbridge School pupil was England’s top run scorer as they failed to regain the Ashes in the home series this summer before he captained England for the first time in last month’s three-match One-Day International series against Ireland.

Overall, 29 players have received central contract offers.

Former Kent captain and England managing director Rob Key said: “We are rewarding those players who we expect to make a significant impact over the coming years, playing for England.

“It’s great news and a credit to the players for demonstrating their commitment to English cricket in the ever-changing landscape of the sport.

“I would like to congratulate all the players who have been offered contracts.

“They will play a pivotal role in England's efforts over the next few years.”

Margate-born fast bowler Ollie Robinson, of Sussex, is one of eight players offered a one-year England contract.

Matthew Fisher, Saqib Mahmood and John Turner are offered development contracts to support the development of high-potential talent, as well.

Crawley managed to get his first England central contract in 2020.

Three-year contracts: Harry Brook (Yorkshire), Joe Root (Yorkshire), Mark Wood (Durham); two-year contracts Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Gus Atkinson (Surrey), Jonathan Bairstow(Yorkshire), Jos Buttler(Lancashire), Brydon Carse (Durham), Zak Crawley (Kent), Sam Curran (Surrey), Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire), Liam Livingstone (Lancashire),