NSW unveiled their 2024-25 contracts list with Maddinson, who returns to NSW after six seasons with Victoria, and Philippe, who has crossed from Western Australia.
NSW chief of cricket performance Greg Mail was pleased to add the three youngsters to the squad. “Sam and Jack both confirmed their talent and development at the domestic level last season and are deserving of their elevation to full contracts,” Mail said. “By the same account, Ryan Hicks and Charlie Anderson showed internationally at Under-19 level and then through weight of consistency at Premier Cricket level that they were ready for rookie contracts and a full-time professional opportunity.
“Players of the calibre of Josh and Nic don’t become available every season and we are extremely happy to welcome them into the group. Both bring a number of strengths and a wealth of experience and they will help the balance and depth of our squad. We have a really solid group of experienced senior players that can aid in the growth of our emerging talent.”
New South Wales 2024-25 squad
Sean Abbott (CA contract), Charlie Anderson (rookie), Jackson Bird, Pat Cummins (CA), Joel Davies (rookie), Oliver Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hackney, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Josh Hazlewood (CA), Moises Henriques, Ryan Hicks (rookie), Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon (CA), Nic Maddinson, Blake Nikitaras, Jack Nisbet, Kurtis Patterson, Josh Philippe, Will Salzmann (rookie), Tanveer Sangha, Lachlan Shaw (rookie), Steve Smith (CA), Mitchell Starc (CA), Chris Tremain, Adam Zampa (CA)
In: Nic Maddinson, Josh Philippe, Sam Konstas
Out: Baxter Holt, Blake MacDonald, Ross Pawson, Jason Sangha