Leg-spinner Cullen Bailey, batsman Chris Rogers and fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus [ Images ] were among Cricket Australia's [ Images ] 25 contracted players for 2007-08 named on Tuesday.
All-rounder James Hopes [ Images ] and batsman Adam Voges were also added to a list missing the retired Shane Warne [ Images ], Glenn McGrath [ Images ], Damien Martyn and Justin Langer.
Fast bowler Mike Kasprowicz and batsman Simon Katich [ Images ] did not have their contracts renewed.
"With the recent retirements of great players in Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Justin Langer and Damien Martyn, Australian cricket is presented with a great challenge over the next 24 months," chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said in a statement.
"While we are thrilled with the team's recent performances in claiming the Champions Trophy [ Images ], the Ashes series and the World Cup we can now look forward to what can be seen as a new era for Australian cricket.
"This list of players still represents a very experienced group but also includes some exciting young talent that will ensure our reign as champions in both test and one-day cricket can continue.
"The retirement of Shane Warne is a significant issue for Australian cricket. While he is obviously irreplaceable we are pleased that we have experienced spinners in Stuart MacGill, who has a great test record, and Brad Hogg [ Images ], who has just finished a highly successful World Cup.
"We will also look to Cullen Bailey and Dan Cullen to continue with their exciting development and realise their potential."
Australia's 2007-08 contracted players: Cullen Bailey, Nathan Bracken [ Images ], Stuart Clark, Michael Clarke [ Images ], Daniel Cullen, Adam Gilchrist [ Images ], Jason Gillespie, Brad Haddin [ Images ], Matthew Hayden [ Images ], Ben Hilfenhaus, Brad Hodge [ Images ], Brad Hogg, James Hopes, Michael Hussey [ Images ], Phil Jaques, Mitchell Johnson [ Images ], Brett Lee [ Images ], Stuart MacGill, Ricky Ponting [ Images ], Chris Rogers, Andrew Symonds [ Images ], Shaun Tait [ Images ], Adam Voges, Shane Watson [ Images ], Cameron White [ Images ].

this
Users
Comment
article