Maxwell Omitted From Australia’s 2026‑27 Central Contracts

Cricket Australia announced central contracts for 2026‑27, dropping Maxwell after his poor white-ball form and ODI retirement. New additions include Weatherald, Neser, and Murphy. Jhye Richardson was surprisingly omitted. The list focuses on Test and multi-format players ahead of busy series against Bangladesh, South Africa, India, England, and the 2027 Ashes.