Cricket South Africa has revealed the central contracts for both the men's and women's teams for the 2026–27 season. The new contracts, which come into effect from June 1, 2026, show CSA’s strategy of balancing experienced campaigners with emerging talent while also continuing the hybrid contract model introduced in recent years. CSA has retained a strong group of senior players while rewarding consistent performers and rising stars.
Rising stars like Kwena Maphaka and Senuran Muthusamy have earned their first contracts. The most notable exclusion from the list is David Miller, who previously held a hybrid contract. Building on the structure seen in the previous cycle, where 18 players received full contracts and select players were offered hybrid agreements, the 2026–27 list maintains that stability. The CSA has also confirmed a 15-player contracted squad for the Proteas Women.
"Our Road to 2027 and Beyond strategy also informed the final choice of players who possess the level of talent and attitude required in achieving our strong ambitions of winning all major ICC events going forward,” CSA said in a statement.
South Africa contract list Men: Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne
Hybrid Contract: Simon Harmer
South Africa contract list Women: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon, Laura Wolvaardt
Players of National Interest (PONIS): Marques Ackerman, Nandre Burger, Okuhle Cele, Gerald Coetzee, Connor Esterhuizen, Dian Forrester, Bjorn Fortuin, Zubayr Hamza, Jordan Hermann, Rubin Hermann, Nqobani Mokoena, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Nqaba Peter, Sinethemba Qeshile, Lesego Senokwane, Lutho Sipamla, Jason Smith, Prenelan Subrayen, Tiaan van Vuuren, Codi Yusuf