Melbourne, April 07: Fast bowlers Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark and batsmen Brad Hodge alongwith David Hussey and wicketkeeper Graham Manou have been dropped from the new contract list announced by Cricket Australia here today.
The five players have been removed from the 25 players contract list for 2010-2011 to make way for pacers Ryan Harris and Clint McKay, wicket-keeper batsman Tim Paine and all-rounders Steven Smith and Adam Voges.
The five new players selected in the list all started the 2009-10 period without CA contracts, but picked them up by the end after receiving sufficient upgrade points during that time.
Veteran pacer Brett Lee managed to retain his contract despite his recent injury and form struggles, while fellow speedster Shaun Tait also occupies a place on the list despite his status as a virtual Twenty20 specialist.
–PTI