The Australian cricket board announced the contract list of it’s player for the year 2021-22. Some cricket news sources reported that top player from the contract list dropped. The source claimed that 6-5 players from the recent international central contract cut from the upcoming season. Travis Head, vice captain of the team is one of them who could not maintain the performance to retain his contract. Australian cricketers salaries and central contracts reported in May 2021.
| Players | T20 Fees | ODI Fees | Test Fees | Annual Salary | Contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Finch | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $1.5 million | 2022 |
| Tim Paine | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $1 million | 2022 |
| Steve Smith | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $1 million | 2022 |
| Pat Cummins | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $850,000 | 2022 |
| Glenn Maxwell | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $850,000 | 2022 |
| David Warner | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $1 million | 2022 |
| Mitchell Starc | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $750,000 | 2022 |
| Adam Zampa | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $700,000 | 2022 |
| James Pattinson | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $500,000 | 2022 |
| Josh Hazlewood | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $500,000 | 2022 |
| Nathan Lyon | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $500,000 | 2022 |
| Ashton Agar | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $500,000 | 2022 |
| Alex Carey | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $275,000 | 2022 |
| Cameron Green | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $275,000 | 2022 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $275,000 | 2022 |
| Kane Richardson | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $275,000 | 2022 |
| Jhye Richardson | $15,000 | $18,000 | $20,000 | $275,000 | 2022 |
There are players that get called-up for the series T20 and ODI’s but not earned contract with Australia team one of key players “Marcus Stoinis” who is selected for T20 and ODi series. Things have been changed in the cricket, teams instead of increased number of players to the contract list, decrease in the upcoming central contracts, Australia cricket board did the same, they have reduce three players spots for the 2021-22 season, now only 17 players who hold contract, which previously awarded to 20 players in the Aussies squad.
Players who got selected for the Ashes Series 2021-22 will earn guaranteed 100% upto ($15,000) a match. Earnings of the Australian cricket squad for Ashes 2021-22 increased to $250k if they manage to retain the Ashes series. Australia recently become the new T20 World Cup 2021 champions, the prize money 75% share distributed among the players and other 25% for the cricket development programs by (ACB) board. More details regarding to Australian cricketers salaries and central contracts updated in March 2022 or possible date June 2022 for renewal of contracts.