Both Essex Men and Women will separately fly to Abu Dhabi in March 2025 for pre-season tours.
As preparation ramps up for the 2025 season, the Eagles Men’s side will be joined in the Emirati capital by Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, and Yorkshire.
In similar circumstances to the 2024 tour, the five counties will participate in a three-day T20 festival before each playing a two-day red-ball match, all taking place at the Zayed Cricket Academy complex.
The tour will be the first opportunity for new Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood to work with the full squad.
In addition, a tour to the same destination will follow from 25 March for Essex Women, whose first game as a fully-professional side is set for 23 April.
Members and fans wishing to watch the Men’s side in action in the sunnier climes before the season begins in earnest can book their trips through Sporta Tours.
The full details of what the spectators’ package entails, as well as how to register your interest, can be found by clicking below:
