Clark keeps Blues contract

Posted June 27, 2011 20:22:00

Stuart Clark has kept his state contract with New South Wales despite taking on the general manager's role with the new Sydney Sixers Twenty20 franchise.

Former Australia paceman Clark took up the role with the Sixers in the revamped competition but he did not retire.

The 35-year-old had said he would only play for the Blues if required but his contract arrangement would indicate he intends being more involved than initially thought.

Blues players not to be given contracts included wicketkeeper Daniel Smith, all-rounders Tim Armstrong and Scott Coyte, spinner Luke Doran and fast bowler Joe Mennie, all of whom were delisted.

From their 2010/11 squad, the Blues also lost Mark Cameron to Western Australia, Peter Forrest to Queensland and Nathan Bracken to retirement.

Opener Nic Maddinson, 19, who is currently on tour with Australia A in Zimbabwe, was upgraded from a rookie deal to a full contract.

- AAP

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