Contracts are set to take effect in October, signify a significant step forward for the ECB after negotiations with the England team.
Harry Brook's impressive run for England saw him earn a contract with SRH in the Indian Premier League for a sum of 13.25 crore.
Tom Sidwell was declared out after he arrived late at the venue because he missed his Tube.
James Anderson has joined an elite list of individuals who have taken 1000 wickets in First Class cricket.
Wilfred Rhodes is the only player in the history of cricket to take 4000 wickets in First-Class cricket and he has also hit over 30,000 runs.