Thursday 29 September 2016 10:03, UK
Jonny Bairstow has been awarded a Test contract as part of the ECB's restructuring of the central contract system.
Under the new system, the selectors have awarded 10 Test contracts and 11 White Ball contracts, with Test specialists and those playing all forms of the game having their salaries paid in full by the ECB.
Those on solely White Ball contracts will have their county salary topped up by English cricket's governing body.
Under the new structure, players in both formats will receive a ranking based on their performances, as well as a number of other factors, including off-field contribution, fielding and fitness. Those rankings will then correlate with the players' level of remuneration.
Chris Woakes is one of four players - alongside Moeen Ali, Joe Root and Ben Stokes - to be awarded both Test and White Ball contracts.
In addition to central contracts, selectors can award a limited number of increment contracts, of which Yorkshire top-order batsman Gary Ballance is a recipient for the next 12 months.
Director of England Cricket Andrew Strauss said: "We believe the restructure of the central contract system will recognise the increased focus of the shorter format and the importance that we place on this as we continue our progress towards hosting the 2019 World Cup.
"It is undeniable that the introduction of central contracts in 2002 has greatly benefited the fortunes of the England Test team. During this period the team has consistently performed well against the other Test nations around the world. We hope that continues over the next few years.
"Ultimately, we are fully committed developing world class players in both Red and White Ball cricket to aid the goal of becoming the world's number one team."
Test contracts: Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook, Steven Finn, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood
White Ball contracts: Moeen Ali, Jos Buttler, Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan, Liam Plunkett, Joe Root, Jason Roy, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, David Willey
Increment contract: Gary Ballance
