Matt Critchley has returned to the Essex squad for tomorrow’s Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Leicestershire Foxes after being temporarily released by London Spirit in The Hundred.
Leg-spinning all-rounder Critchley, 27, retained his place in the Spirit squad for this year’s competition after previously representing the Lord’s-based outfit in all eight of their matches last season.
However, he is yet to feature in their starting XI this time around, having not been selected in either their opener away to Southern Brave or their first home game against Birmingham Phoenix last week.
The Hundred rules dictate that a player in the men’s competition can be made available for optional release back to his county after missing two successive matches.
Critchley will return to Spirit after the clash with the Foxes, ahead of Trevor Bayliss’ side welcoming Welsh Fire to Lord’s on Thursday.
School’s out, cricket’s in: 50-over cricket in Chelmsford this summer
White-ball action at The Cloud County Ground continues into July and August as the Metro Bank One-Day Cup gets underway.
The competition has not only recently proven itself to be wide open and highly competitive, but also a breeding ground for the next generation of elite cricketers.
With all matches set to take place during the school summer holidays, each fixture makes a perfect family day out in the heart of Chelmsford.
Wednesday 31 July, 11:00am: Essex v Leicestershire Foxes – buy here
Sunday 04 August, 11:00am: Essex v Glamorgan – buy here
Friday 09 August, 2:00pm: Essex v Surrey – buy here
Alongside the offering of men’s Metro Bank One Day Cup action, The Cloud County Ground will also host one more Women’s London Championship match during the summer holidays.
Wednesday 14 August, 11:00am: Essex Women v Sussex – buy here
