Young batting sensation Sam Konstas, spinner Matthew Kuhnemann and all-rounder Beau Webster have earned their maiden call-ups as Cricket Australia announced their national contracts for 2025-2026 season.

Cricket Australia today announced a prolonged 23-player list that has seen only three changes from the previous year deal as allrounders Sean Abbott and Aaron Hardie, along with young spinner Todd Murphy are the only omissions. 

While after strong entrances to the Test Cricket, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster have earnt their maiden call-ups for the national contract. On the other hand, after successfully clearing suspected bowling action, Matthew Kuhnemann has pipped Todd Murphy and Sheffield Shield 2024-2025's standout spinner Corey Rocchiccioli to be Nathan Lyon's partner.

"Matt (Kuhnemann) was outstanding once again in Sri Lanka and we believe he can play a key role across the next 18 months," said Bailey in a statement. 

"In Beau’s case he proved more than comfortable at Test level with bat and ball, adds an additional dimension in the field and to the balance of the side.

"With Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh returning there will be welcome and healthy competition for places for the World Test Championship and West Indies tours.

"In Sam we see promising upside in a young player who will continue to develop at first class level and in the international environment."

Australia men's 2025-2026 contract list :

Xavier Bartlett, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Jhye Richardson, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster, Adam Zampa.