Changes made as Australia reveal women's contract list

Two fast bowlers earn first national contracts as Australia name 2026-2027 list.

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Cricket Australia has announced their 2026-2027 national contract list.

A list of 18 women’s players has been put forward, with an MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketer’s Association stating between 15 and 18 female players are eligible to be contracted.

Fast bowlers Chloe Ainsworth and Lucy Hamilton have come in on their first national contracts, and Nicola Carey remains on the list after earning an upgrade during Australia’s recent tour of the West Indies.

Alyssa Healy (retired), Tayla Vlaeminck and Tess Flintoff were not renewed from last season’s list.

Australia’s next year includes an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand, and away series against Sri Lanka and South Africa.

Cricket Australia contracted women’s players 2026-27

Chloe Ainsworth, Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield,Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham,

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