Colin de Grandhomme, Jeet Raval and Neil Broom are the new names on New Zealand Cricket's list of 21 players offered central contracts for the 2017-18 year. Under the terms of NZC's Master Agreement with the New Zealand Cricket Players Association, the players have until June 28 to accept or decline the offers. BJ Watling is the only specialist wicket-keeper offered a contract, leaving aspiring candidates such as Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips and Tim Seifert to develop their claims. AdvertisementSpin bowler Jeetan Patel, who made himself available for several recent tests and ODIs, including the Champions Trophy, was not considered. A set criteria is used to rank players across all three formats.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2017 23:26 UTC