Jordan Cox, Adam Rossington, Michael Pepper, and 2024 overseas man Daniel Sams will all provide Essex representation at the upcoming edition of the International League T20 in the UAE.
The 2025 edition of the competition, which will take place across three venues in the Middle Eastern country between 11 January and 9 February, will be its third iteration.
Cox, Pepper, and Sams have all been retained by Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Sharjah Warriorz, respectively, while Rossington has been signed for a first stint by Dubai Capitals.
Both Cox and Pepper enjoyed productive seasons with their respective franchises last time out, with the latter hitting 229 runs and the former notching 215.
Sams was also among the last competition’s leading wicket-takers, snaring 12 victims at 21.83 to place joint-fourth in those standings.
Rossington, meanwhile, has never featured in the competition, but does have past experience of playing in the UAE, having been part of Chennai Braves’ squad in the Abu Dhabi T10.
Enter the ballot for international tickets
The 2025 international fixture list has been revealed, with Chelmsford braced for high-octane action as England Women take on West Indies Women on Monday 26 May at 2:30pm.
In what’s set to be an unmissable afternoon of IT20 cricket, some of the world’s best T20 cricketers will go head to head in a T20 set in the heart of Essex.
What’s more, the game will be played on the Spring Bank Holiday making it the perfect day out with friends and family.
Demand for tickets will be high, so make sure to enter the ticket ballot and share with family and friends for the best chance to get your hands on tickets before public sale.
You’ll also have the chance to earn an extra entry to the ballot by sharing with the person you’d like to bring with you.
The ballot will close at midnight on Monday 04 November and ballot winners will be contacted with a unique link to purchase tickets on Tuesday 05 November.
