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Warwickshire are the visitors to Chelmsford in the Specsavers County Championship this weekend. The match, previously scheduled for Worcestershire’s New Road but swapped due to flooding, starts on Saturday at The Cloudfm County Ground and is an opportunity to put further pressure on leaders, Somerset who head to Yorkshire.

Jamie Porter is set to miss the match following his call-up to the England Lions, providing an opportunity for another bowler to take their chance. 19-year-old, Ben Allison is in contention after being named in the squad with Matt Quinn also part of the 13-man squad and pushing for that number 11 spot.

Timings (subject to change):

Gates open at 10am for all spectators with play set to get underway at 11am. News from the toss will come at 10:30am on Day One but Play Regulations permit the away side to have an uncontested toss and bowl first, should they wish.

11am-1pm: Session One
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
1:40pm-3:40pm: Session Two
3:40pm-4pm: Tea Break
4pm-6pm: Session Three
6pm: Close of Play

Parking:

By Train: Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is approximately 10-minute walk from The Cloudfm County Ground. Regular direct train services depart from Chelmsford to London, Stratford, Shenfield, Romford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. Chelmsford is situated on the Liverpool Street to Norwich mainline, with 5 trains per hour to and from Central London. It takes approximately 8 minutes to walk to the ground from Chelmsford train station.

By Bus: Chelmsford Bus Station is situated on Duke Street, next to Chelmsford Train Station, with connections to all over the County. Alternatively, bus numbers 42 and 100, which are operated by First Group, stop on New London Road, which is approximately a two-minute walk to the ground, via New Writtle Street.

Parking: There is no parking available at The Cloudfm County Ground for the 2019 season, however the Club operates parking at Meteor Way (open at 8am) for Members at the cost of £1 per car.

The High Chelmsford multi-storey car park is just a two-minute walk to the ground and is open until 10pm (6pm for Sunday on Day One).

The Cloudfm County Ground offers a wide range of home-cooked food options including meals suitable for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, plus also smaller options for our younger Eagles!

Our bars are also located around the concourse area at either ends of the ground, as well as in the Doug Insole Pavilion for Members, serving a choice of lagers, ciders, ales, wines and soft drinks.

Alcoholic drinks will be served in reusable cups, which you will pay a £1 deposit for. This will be returned if you return the cup at the end of the match or alternatively, you’re welcome to keep as a souvenir!

You are allowed to bring in 4 cans of beer/cider, or a bottle of wine, in line with the Ground Regulations. There is strictly no glass or metal/sharp kitchenware permitted in The Cloudfm County Ground.

Spectators looking to enjoy our Members’ Meal Offer must make orders at the Doug Insole Pavilion bar with table service also in operation. This offer also allows you to watch the match from the Woodland Group Premier Marquee.

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Other Matchday Information:

Day One & Two: We are offering participants of this year’s All Stars Cricket courses the opportunity to watch Essex in action this weekend as Warwickshire visit for another important game in the Specsavers County Championship. The cricketer is required to wear their All Stars Cricket t-shirt to get free entry for them and one adult.
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This will be available in the Doug Insole Pavilion and in the Members’ dining area located in the Woodland Group Premier Marquee.

The Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee is also open for this day’s play and will be screening both England v New Zealand and Men’s Wimbledon Final.

For any further questions, please feel free to drop the Club an email to [email protected].

Essex will be looking to record their sixth home win from as many matches when they meet Warwickshire at The Cloudfm County Ground starting on Saturday.

Essex are now unbeaten in eight Championship matches and are hot on the heels of leaders Somerset, who have a 15 point advantage with five matches of the competition to be played. Essex will be missing bowler Jamie Porter who has been named in the England Lions squad to face Australia A in the four-day match at Canterbury starting on Sunday.

Peter Siddle believes that Essex can lay down a serious challenge to lift the title for the second time in three years.

He said: “We are in a great position and if we stay at the level we have been, then we can have a right old crack at trying for that title

“Chelmsford has been a bit of a fortress for us this season and it would be great to add another win to our record and come away with another clutch of points from the match with Warwickshire.

“There’s a real buzz about the boys, the changing room is up and about and it’s exciting to be a part of that.”

Siddle made a significant contribution in the county’s latest success when they beat Yorkshire by 123 runs at the start of this week. The 34-year-old had match figures of 6 for 103 including 4 for 32 in the second innings and he acknowledges that the effectiveness of the Essex attack will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the Championship.

“As a bowling unit, we are going to play a big part if we are to continue the success we’ve had so far,” he stated. “Sure, there are a few games to go and it looks like it’s going to be an exciting finish but there’s no reason why we can’t go on from here and lift another title.”

Essex squad to face Warwickshire:

Ryan ten Doeschate (Captain) (27)
Ben Allison (65)
Aaron Beard (14)
Ravi Bopara (25)
Nick Browne (10)
Alastair Cook (26)
Simon Harmer (11)
Dan Lawrence (28)
Rishi Patel (12)
Matt Quinn (94)
Peter Siddle (64)
Tom Westley (21)
Adam Wheater (Wicket-keeper) (31)

Essex Cricket are delighted to announce that J1 Construction have partnered with the Club as our Official Wicket sponsor.

Greg Larkin, Commercial Sales Executive at Essex Cricket is delighted that J1 Construction have become a sponsor and said: “With the ever-growing influence of social media, becoming our Official Wicket sponsor is a great chance for companies such as J1 Construction to increase their brand exposure and we’re looking forward to working with them throughout the season.”

James Boyd, Owner of J1 Construction said: “This was a really unique opportunity to get involved with Essex Cricket and we were really keen to follow it through. We’re excited about what the future holds and hopefully our relationship with the Club will go from strength to strength.”

About J1 Construction:

J1 Construction are professional, qualified and reliable bricklaying contractors, specialising in all types and levels of bricklaying, and are based in Colchester whilst operating throughout Essex.

Mohammad Amir is back and he is ready for that opening match against Middlesex at the Home of Cricket next week…

The pace bowler arrived this week and was delighted to be back at the ground where he made such an impact during his last stint in 2017.

Watch Mohammad and his Eagles teammates during this year’s competition with tickets now available. The opening clash against Surrey is sold out but be quick to snap up your tickets for other remaining 6 matches!

Tickets prices start from £25.00 Adults, £20.00 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £10 Juniors (U18s) with Allocated and Premium seating also available. Purchase online now or phone 01245 254010 to book by phone.

Calling All Stars players! We are offering participants of this year’s All Stars Cricket courses the opportunity to watch Essex in action this weekend as Warwickshire visit for another important game in the Specsavers County Championship.

The action will get underway at 11am on each day at The Cloudfm County Ground and all that’s required is the child to wear their All Stars Cricket t-shirt to get free entry for them and one adult. This offer is available for both Day’s One (Saturday 13 July) or Two (Sunday 14 July) and is strictly one adult per child.

The match will see the team go in search of a fifth successive victory in a row and continue the unbeaten run in front of the home faithful.

Your complimentary tickets can be redeemed on the gates from 10am of each day’s play and doesn’t need to be pre-booked.

Mohammad Amir has arrived back to The Cloudfm County Ground as he gears up for the upcoming Vitality Blast competition which begins next week Lord’s against Middlesex on Thursday 18 July.

Fresh from World Cup duties with Pakistan where he ended as one of the leading wicket-takers with 17 scalps, he has now paid his attentions to the Eagles and has got down to work with Bowling Coach, Andre Nel this week.

You can watch Mohammad Amir and the Essex Eagles in action during this year’s competition with tickets now available. The opening clash against Surrey is sold out but be quick to snap up your tickets for other remaining 6 matches!

Tickets prices start from £25.00 Adults, £20.00 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £10 Juniors (U18s) with Allocated and Premium seating also available. Purchase online now or phone 01245 254010 to book by phone.

You can now vote for your DeVines Player of the Month for June with three contenders nominated for the award. Essex were in lethal red-ball form in June, picking up two wins and a draw and climbing the Specsavers County Championship Division One table.

Alastair Cook:

Alastair Cook showed his experience and class during the Championship match against Somerset at the end of the month. On a low-scoring wicket, he stuck around for long periods and got the highest Essex scores in both innings (80 & 47), which propelled the side towards a vital win against our top of the table rivals.

Simon Harmer:

Simon Harmer claimed the DeVines Player of the Month in May and carried his electric form into June. Against Hampshire at The Cloudfm County Ground, he took five wickets in the first innings and seven in the second, finishing the match with figures of 12-61. He also chipped in with a couple of wickets against both Yorkshire and Somerset.

Jamie Porter:

Jamie Porter ended the month with 17 Championship wickets, three more than fellow bowler Simon Harmer. Porter picked up a 5-fer in the first innings against Somerset and claimed four more in the second innings as his side won by 151 runs. Like Harmer, he was heavily responsible for the success the Club enjoyed in June and he’ll be looking to carry that form on into the second half of the campaign.

Voting closes at 5PM on Tuesday 16 July with the presentation taking place on Friday 19 July during the Vitality Blast fixture with Surrey at The Cloudfm County Ground.

Essex Second XI v Sussex Second XI
Second XI Championship
Monday 24 – Wednesday 26 June
Billericay Cricket Club

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Match Summary:

Essex Second XI v Sussex Second XI
Second XI Trophy
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Billericay Cricket Club

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Gloucestershire Team:

Toss:  won the toss and elected to .

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Jamie Porter has been named in the England Lions squad to face Australia A in the four-day match at Canterbury next week. Porter has been an ever-present in the Lions squad and will look to take his current Essex form onto the international stage.

The match begins on Saturday 13 July, meaning he will miss the Specsavers County Championship match against Warwickshire at The Cloudfm County Ground.

Warwickshire’s in-form batsman, Dom Sibley will also be absent from this fixture and is set to make his Lions debut after also receiving a call-up.

Gloucestershire batsman James Bracey, Kent’s Zak Crawley and Sussex seamer Ollie Robinson are the other uncapped Lions in the squad, which also contains three players with Test match experience – Ben Foakes, Ben Duckett and Jack Leach.

Robinson is joined by the only seamer with more Specsavers County Championship wickets than him in Lewis Gregory. The Somerset all-rounder has been in fine form all season, with his 44 first-class wickets costing just 12 runs apiece, and a batting average of 34 for the Championship leaders.

Lions Head Coach Andy Flower said: “We’re really looking forward to a great challenge against a very experienced Australia A side, some of whom will be looking to stake a claim for Ashes selection.

“We’ve got a very good squad of players travelling with us to Canterbury; one that’s more than capable of delivering a positive result.

“Lions selection is always tricky. We’ve got an eye on the England team’s short-term needs ahead of a busy winter schedule, but we’re looking at some medium- and long-term prospects as well. We also need to respect the counties’ needs during this busy time in the domestic season.

“While some players will be playing at this level for the first time, there is plenty of experience in our squad too. This will be a great learning opportunity for all these players and a chance to test themselves against a strong opposition.”

The captain for this match will be announced in due course.

England Lions squad:
James Bracey (Gloucestershire)
Zak Crawley (Kent)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
Ben Foakes (Surrey)
Lewis Gregory (Somerset)
Jack Leach (Somerset)
Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire)
Sam Northeast (Hampshire)
Jamie Porter (Essex)
Ollie Robinson (Sussex)
Dom Sibley (Warwickshire)

Essex will be looking to notch a fifth home win of the Championship campaign and thus maintain a 100% record at The Cloudfm County Ground when they entertain Yorkshire starting on Sunday.

Head Coach, Anthony McGrath has named a 13-man squad with batsman Rishi Patel and pace bowler Matt Quinn added to the eleven that beat Nottinghamshire earlier this week at Trent Bridge.

That success, when Essex prevailed by an innings and 123 runs in a one-sided affair, afforded the county their first success away from Chelmsford to maintain the pressure on leaders Somerset.

The West Country side currently have a 15-point advantage over Essex, whilst Yorkshire start the game in third position and will be looking to reduce the 21 points which currently stand between them and second place.

Essex Captain, Ryan ten Doeschate was delighted to see his side chalk up a first victory away from Chelmsford. “It’s never easy to get a win away from home and that was a very flat wicket,” he said.

“I know Notts are bottom of the table and that they are having a tough time of it, but they are still a good side, so we’re delighted to come away with the points. That win made it five wins for us in the last six games and we are gathering momentum.”

Asked about the prospects of another tilt at the title the 39-year-old, who brought the Championship pennant back to Chelmsford in 2017 after a 25-year gap, stated: ” I think it’s important not to look too far ahead.

“We did make a slow start this season but now we are gathering momentum. I think to have a chance to win the Championship, you have to have to go on a run of exceptional form and Somerset have done that in the early part of the season.

“For anyone to challenge them you have to string a number of wins together.

“It was important that we beat them in our match at Chelmsford because had they won; it probably would have been too much of a gap to bridge.

“So, we’re giving ourselves a chance, there is a lot of confidence and belief in the squad. But there’s a long way to go yet, and all we can do is to keep chipping way and see what happens.”

Yorkshire arrive in good heart having beaten Surrey in their latest Championship match and completing victory – their third of the season – with just five minutes to spare.

Essex squad to face Yorkshire:

Ryan ten Doeschate (Captain) (27)
Aaron Beard (14)
Ravi Bopara (25)
Nick Browne (10)
Alastair Cook (26)
Simon Harmer (11)
Dan Lawrence (28)
Rishi Patel (12)
Jamie Porter (44)
Matt Quinn (94)
Peter Siddle (64)
Tom Westley (21)
Adam Wheater (wicket-keeper) (31)

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