England awards central contracts, including uncapped bowler Crocombe

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The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed its men's central contracts for the upcoming cycle. The list includes uncapped fast bowler Kasey Aldridge, previously reported as Crocombe, who has been awarded a two-year deal. The total pool of players awarded contracts is the largest in the history of the system. These contracts are designed to secure the players' services and manage their workloads across all formats of the game.

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