Hussey, Bracken and Clark lose Cricket Australia (CA) Central contracts

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Victorian batsman David Hussey and NSW pacemen Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark have lost their Cricket Australia (CA) contracts. More... Hussey, Bracken and Clark lose contracts April 7, 2010 - 12:42PM Victorian batsman David Hussey and NSW pacemen Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark have lost their Cricket Australia (CA) contracts. That trio, along with Victoria's Brad Hodge and South Australian wicketkeeper Graham Manou, have all been removed from the 25-player contracted list for 2010-11 announced on Wednesday. The newcomers are quicks Ryan Harris and Clint McKay, wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine, allrounder Steven Smith and batsman Adam Voges. Those five players all started the 2009-10 period without CA contracts, but picked them up by the end after receiving sufficient upgrade points during that time. Veteran paceman Brett Lee retained his contract, despite his recent injury and form struggles, while fellow speedster Shaun Tait is also still on the list despite his status as a virtual Twenty20 specialist. The list was assessed based on the players' form over the past 12 months and the likelihood of Australian selection over the coming year. All contracted players will receive a minimum $200,000 retainer, plus match fees, tour fees and prize money for any on-field success. "Shaun Tait has had his contact renewed as we see him as an important member of the ICC World Twenty20 squad and a real chance to force his way back into the Australian 50 over side. At his best he is a powerful weapon in limited overs cricket," selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said. "It is disappointing for Stuart Clark and Nathan Bracken who have not received contracts for 2010-11. Both Stuart and Nathan have fantastic records for Australia and not renewing their contracts was a very hard decision. "The reality is that other bowlers have seized the opportunity over the last six months in both Test and limited overs cricket. "... David Hussey is also very unlucky not to receive a contract after a very successful domestic season and is part of our ICC World Twenty20 squad. "The outstanding form of our 50 over one-day side over the last 12 months meant that he narrowly missed a contract this year." Cricket Australia named the following list of contracted players for 2010-11: Doug Bollinger, Michael Clarke, Callum Ferguson, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, Phillip Hughes, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew McDonald, Clint McKay, Marcus North, Tim Paine, Ricky Ponting, Peter Siddle, Steven Smith, Shaun Tait, Adam Voges, Shane Watson, Cameron White.

[achilles]

David, Nathan & Stuart... say hello to the IPL :two_thumbs_up:

[achilles]

Callum Ferguson got a contract and David Hussey didn't? Proves the already proven stupidity of the Aussie selectors all over again.

[99.94]

Retards.

[Bradman99]

I have no problems with it really, Bracken maybe could of got in but he's been injured too often. I've never been a big fan of D Hussey and he's in his 30's where as Ferguson is still young- 25/26 something like that. When he gets back from his injury I expect him to kick on where he left off before his injury.

[achilles]

Just noticed. David Warner hasn't been given a Cricket Australia contract. :WTF:

[S.Bond]

Just noticed. David Warner hasn't been given a Cricket Australia contract. :WTF:

If true, i think ausies don't make a good T20 player a superstar like we pakistanis and even indians do...

[Bradman99]

What the... Got to be false that, Warner would be in there surely.

[Mr. Wicket]

No, he isn't in the list. Don't see why should Warner be in there based on just some hit and giggle showings. But on the same grounds, why the **** does Tait get a contract? (And Lee - :wall: :wall: :wall:)

[99.94]

Maybe there's some weird loophole to do with T20 and contracts.. I can't see how Warner and Hussey aren't in there.

[Bradman99]

No, he isn't in the list. Don't see why should Warner be in there based on just some hit and giggle showings. But on the same grounds, why the **** does Tait get a contract? (And Lee - :wall: :wall: :wall:)

20/20's are growing at international level. Australia have a few of them now and are trying to take them more seriously. I think Warner should have been chosen for that reason. As for Tait, I don't think he should of been chosen, I would of rathered Nannes but we've all seen what Tait can do on his day.

[99.94]

Tait, Nannes and Johnson - I reckon that pace attack is settled for the World Cup.

[Serani]

Why would Warner get a contract? didnt realise CA looking for cowlashers who cant get in there state side.

[Dravid]

so they are done with braken in ODIs too?? wasnt he #1 bowler b4 he was injured...OZ :hatsoff:

[ViruRulez]

That trio, along with Victoria's Brad Hodge and South Australian wicketkeeper Graham Manou, have all been removed from the 25-player contracted list for 2010-11 announced on Wednesday.

Hodge also removed .. Nannes and Warner also not there .. really this is unfair

"Shaun Tait has had his contact renewed as we see him as an important member of the ICC World Twenty20 squad and a real chance to force his way back into the Australian 50 over side. At his best he is a powerful weapon in limited overs cricket," selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said.

So, do they not see Nannes as an important member of the T20 squad .. do they not see Warner .. really this is retarded

[b555]

i dont know why these guys back up this tait a lot... others are just not given any chances where as this guy keeps on getting inummerable chances to prove himself and yet he has not utilised even one of them one of the most over hyped players ever.. i must say

[Bradman99]

Hodge retired from tests, that's why he wasn't chosen I'd say. Having said that the way the selectors have treated Hodge over the years has been appauling. His record in first class is as good as anyones, he really couldn't do much more to be selected yet somehow they kept ignoring him. He certainly deserved the spot ahead of North.

[thevortex]

That is some interesting selection there. I am curious - how do some of the Aussies here rate somebody like Clint Mckay? He looks like a seamer who needs assistance from the wickets to be useful to me. Is it worthwhile investing in him? And I guess they dont want Nannes because the Dutch man wants to play only T20s.

[Bradman99]

That is some interesting selection there. I am curious - how do some of the Aussies here rate somebody like Clint Mckay? He looks like a seamer who needs assistance from the wickets to be useful to me. Is it worthwhile investing in him? And I guess they dont want Nannes because the Dutch man wants to play only T20s.

I'd give McKay a 6 maybe 7 out of 10. He is a decent bowler but nothing special.

[thevortex]

Do you not think Stuart Clark has got one more season of Test cricket in him? And should he not be preferred over Clint Mckay? And what of the spin options? Is there anybody else apart from Hauritz?