The NSW Men’s squad for the 2025/26 summer has been announced and is made up of 18-full contract players and four players on a rookie contract.
A further seven NSW players - Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Sam Konstas, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa - earned Cricket Australia contracts for 2025/26 and form part of the broader Blues group.
Riley Kingsell and Jake Scott have earned rookie contracts and will sit on the rookie list alongside Charlie Anderson and Ryan Hicks.
Joel Davies, Lachlan Shaw and Will Salzmann have been promoted from the rookie list and earned a full contract.
Moises Henriques stepped away from Sheffield Shield cricket in 2024/25 and is a notable absentee from the contract list, whilst remaining available for white ball cricket for NSW moving forward.
Daniel Hughes had a very disrupted 24/25 due to injury and is a notable omission from the contracted list. However, will remain available for both red and white ball cricket for NSW.
Jackson Bird has elected to return to Tasmania for family reasons.
CNSW Chief of Cricket Performance Greg Mail paid tribute to Henriques and Hughes for their long-standing service.
“Moises and Daniel have been outstanding contributors to the Blues for over a decade,” Mail said.
“The contracting environment at domestic level continues to evolve and now is not the time to reflect on their impact to cricket in this state.
“We hope that both Moises and Daniel make a contribution to our NSW teams this summer.”
With change comes opportunity, and Mail said he is excited by the progression of several young players within the system.
“Joel (Davie), Lachie (Shaw) and Will (Salzmann) have all made significant strides in their development and are very deserving of elevation to full contracts,” Mail said.
“One of the most rewarding aspects of our program is seeing homegrown talent progress through the system. All three represent the future of NSW cricket, and we’re thrilled to have them take the next step in their careers.
“It’s equally pleasing to welcome Riley Kingsell and Jake Scott onto their first rookie contracts. Both have shown strong progression through our pathways and Premier Cricket, and this is a great opportunity for them to develop in a professional environment.”
The Blues will return to training at Cricket Central in June.
NSW Blues Squad 2025/26:
| Player | Premier Cricket Club |
| Sean Abbott | Parramatta |
| Charlie Anderson ® | Northern District |
| Pat Cummins* | Penrith |
| Joel Davies | Manly Warringah |
| Oliver Davies | Manly Warringah |
| Ben Dwarshuis | Sutherland |
| Jack Edwards | Manly Warringah |
| Matt Gilkes | UNSW |
| Ryan Hadley | Manly Warringah |
| Liam Hatcher | Fairfield-Liverpool |
| Josh Hazlewood* | St George |
| Ryan Hicks ® | Mosman |
| Riley Kingsell ® | Bankstown |
| Sam Konstas* | Sutherland |
| Nathan Lyon* | Northern District |
| Nic Maddinson | Eastern Suburbs |
| Blake Nikitaras | St George |
| Jack Nisbet | Sydney |
| Kurtis Patterson | St George |
| Josh Philippe | Western Suburbs |
| William Salzmann | Sydney University |
| Tanveer Sangha | Campelltown-Camden |
| Jake Scott ® | Campbelltown-Camden |
| Lachlan Shaw | Northern District |
| Steve Smith* | Sutherland |
| Mitchell Starc* | Manly Warringah |
| Charlie Stobo | TBC |
| Chris Tremain | UNSW |
| Adam Zampa* | TBC |
*Cricket Australia contract
® Rookie contract