Charlie Allison has signed a new two-year full contract with Essex, keeping him at The Cloud County Ground until the end of the 2026 season.
Allison, who was previously on a rookie deal, has agreed full terms to keep him at the Club, whom he has represented since childhood.
He made his full debut away to Lancashire in last season’s Metro Bank One Day Cup, going on to notch 254 runs in that competition as his prodigious talent caught the eye.
The 19-year-old has since appeared seven times this season for Essex in the Vitality Blast, registering a batting average of 59.50 and a top score of 69 not out in the shortest format.
He added a further three appearances in this summer’s One Day Cup, and now has four half-centuries to his name in List A cricket.
Allison has also received international recognition, being called up to England Under-19s for January’s Under-19 World Cup, among other Youth ODIs and two Youth Tests against Australia last September.
“It’s a really proud moment for me to sign my first full contract with Essex,” said Allison. “I’ve worked really hard to get to this point, but I’m also grateful for all the faith that has been put in me by the Pathway staff and coaches.”
“I’ve been at this Club since I was eight years old, so to be able to carry on doing it at this level means a huge amount.
“I’m extremely excited to get back out there after the winter and repay that trust with some good performances in front of the brilliant Essex fans!”
Jason Gallian, Chair of the Cricket Committee, added: “Charlie is one of the most highly-rated prospects not just at this Club, but on the county cricket circuit, and as such, we’re absolutely delighted to extend his contract for another two years.
“In recent years, we have a strong track record at Essex of putting our faith in young players and improving them to reach higher levels, and we’re thrilled that Charlie views this Club as the best place to continue his development.”
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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.
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