Contracts: Aussies selectors under fire as Smith, Moises and Usman miss out

Mitchell Starc headed the 20 players given Cricket Australia contracts for the 2013/14 season ahead of the Ashes double header. Under-pressure Phil Hughes has been handed the chance to improve his sorry Ashes record after being awarded a central contract. Chief selector John Inverarity admits Australia's batting depth has plunged to a worrying low after just six specialist batsmen were awarded contracts. Apr 2013