Cricket:Eoin Morgan has been handed an England central contracts for the first time. The Dubliner, a member of England's Ashes winning squad, was rewarded along with Tim Bresnan and Chris Tremlett with an elevation to the elite 13-man list.
Paul Collingwood, who retired from Test cricket following the Ashes, is the only player demoted while Ajmal Shahzad, who also toured Australia for the test series, is not included.
“I am delighted that Tim Bresnan, Eoin Morgan and Chris Tremlett have all been awarded 12-month central contracts for the first time,” national selector Geoff Miller said.
“Central contracts are designed to reward players who perform well consistently for England and all three have made significant contributions to the team’s recent success in retaining the Ashes in Australia and beating Sri Lanka and India at home.
“Following his retirement from Test cricket, Paul Collingwood is no longer eligible for a 12-month central contract.