Which players were the first to be given central contracts by the England cricket board in 2000?

In 2000, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) introduced central contracts for players, with the initial recipients being Nasser Hussain, Alec Stewart, Darren Gough, and Andrew Caddick. These contracts aimed to provide players with financial stability and support their commitments to international cricket. The move was a significant step in the professionalization of the sport in England.