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Anthony McGrath reflects on the 2023 fixtures

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022

Following last week’s announcement of the 2023 domestic fixtures, Head Coach Anthony McGrath sat down with Essex Cricket TV to give his initial reaction.

He also talked through the squad’s plans in preparation for next season including players’ whereabouts overseas, a fast-bowling camp in Melbourne and the pre-season tour.

Watch the full interview:

2023 Fixtures:

Essex will start their season with an away trip to face Middlesex at Lord’s starting on Thursday 06 April. Essex fans have two heavyweight encounters to look forward to at Chelmsford in the opening six rounds of red-ball cricket, with Essex taking on Lancashire (April 13-16) and Surrey (May 04-07) at The Cloud County Ground.

Membership:

Members receive entry to all LV=Insurance County Championship and One Day Cup games as well as priority access to Vitality Blast and International fixtures. New memberships or membership renewals purchased before 31 January will receive an Early Bird discount. To secure your membership for the 2023 season, click the button below.

Cricket Counties Announce Joint Community Initiative

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022

Essex, Kent, Middlesex and Surrey County Cricket Clubs can today (Wednesday 7 December) announce a collaborative venture designed to make physical activity more accessible in the nation’s Capital through the game of cricket.

The four Counties, with the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), believe that cricket, in all its forms, is the best game to engage with London’s diverse and vibrant population.

The upcoming project, tentatively titled ‘Cricket 4 London’, intends to use the combined resources and expertise of the four professional cricket clubs to combat the limited availability of physical activity and sport in London’s most deprived areas, especially among children and young people.

After working closely together throughout 2022, the counties have agreed that a more collaborative, joined-up approach across London will help create even more opportunities for the next generation to pick up a bat and ball.

Each of the four counties are already delivering community cricket projects across the capital providing opportunities for thousands of youngsters to take up the game but the belief is that by working together the impact of these projects can be significantly increased.

The ECB are backing the venture with funding which will place four additional Development Officers across the Capital. Recruitment will start immediately, and the new Development Officers will be on the ground and running a variety of local programmes at schools, parks, and other community hubs in 2023.

The plan is to formally launch ‘Cricket 4 London’ in February 2023 and quickly build a network of public, private and third-sector partners – many of whom are already working in parts of the Capital – who can help deliver cricket across London and unlock the enormous benefits sport can provide.

More information will be available in the new year.

Essex Womens celebrate 2022 at annual awards evening

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 2022

Essex Cricket held the 20th Annual Women and Girls Dinner at The Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite in Shenfield to celebrate another super exciting year of cricket.

The evening was a chance to look back on the past year with a number of impressive performances to celebrate. There were also two keynote speakers, Grace Melhuish (Girls Pathway Lead) and Angela Tuff (Umpire) focusing on the opportunities to build a career in the game.

Tilly Callaghan scooped a hat-trick of awards as she picked up Players’ Player, Bowler of the Year and Player of the Year following her leading wicket-taking season, which helped Essex reach the final of the T20 Cup and a positive second-place finish in the London Championship.

Callaghan shared Players’ Player with 17-year-old Hollie Dring-Richardson, who also picked up Young Player of the Year. Scarlett Hughes took home Batter of the Year after scoring 355 runs at a strike-rate of 119.93 across all formats with a high-score of 70 coming against Cambridgeshire in April.

All age groups were invited to attend, with cricket being the main focus of the celebration. A full list of winners can be found below:-

U11s Flames

Batter of the Year: Annabel Bardrick
Bowler of the Year: Rebecca Park
Players’ Player: Annabel Bardrick
Player of the Year: Ariana Wilson

U11s Blitz

Batter of the Year: Keya Shah
Bowler of the Year: Grace Kearney
Players’ Player: Keya Shah
Player of the Year: Caitlin Li

U13s Fire

Batter of the Year: Jess Butcher
Bowler of the Year: Anastasia Packer
Players’ Player: Molly Monks
Player of the Year: Molly Monks

U13s Lightning

Batter of the Year: Yashi Purohit
Bowler of the Year: Keya Patel
Players’ Player: Isobel Percy
Player of the Year: Isobel Percy

U15s

Batter of the Year: Prisha Bedi
Bowler of the Year: Prisha Bedi
Players’ Player: Cara Castleman
Player of the Year: Hira Awan

U18s

Batter of the Year: Bella Howarth
Bowler of the Year: Prisha Bedi
Players’ Player: Esmae MacGregor
Player of the Year: Sally Chapman

First Team

Batter of the Year: Scarlett Hughes
Bowler of the Year: Tilly Callaghan
Young Player of the Year: Hollie Dring-Richardson
Players’ Player (Joint Winner): Hollie Dring-Richardson & Tilly Callaghan
Player of the Year: Tilly Callaghan

Statement from Club Chair, Azeem Akhtar

Posted on Thursday 1 December 2022

Essex County Cricket Club Chair, Azeem Akhtar has today issued the following statement:

“I have taken the decision today to voluntarily step aside as Chair of Essex County Cricket Club while an independent review takes place into recent matters that have been raised.

“I have made the decision to initiate this review because it is important that I as Chair and Essex County Cricket Club more widely hold ourselves to the highest standards of governance and accountability. By stepping aside, I want to show leadership and ensure the Club can focus on the ongoing challenges it is tackling.

“I am resolutely committed to ensuring that Essex County Cricket Club is an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds.”

>> Read – Club Statement: Azeem Akhtar

Hospitality 2023

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2022

CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT ABOVE TO BOOK YOUR HOSPITALITY PLACES ONLINE

We are thrilled to share our hospitality packages with you for the upcoming 2024 season.

Enjoy a day at The Cloud County Ground while sharing a splendid dining experience with your friends, family, or colleagues. In 2023, Essex will compete for Division One glory in the County Championship, chase a place at Finals Day in Vitality Blast, and participate in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

We have collaborated with the Premium Ticketing Marketplace, Seat Unique who will exclusively power the online sales of our premium tickets and hospitality packages via their trusted booking platform. You can purchase our packages from any device in just four clicks.

To book your hospitality packages, please click the relevant competition above. This page also showcases all our hospitality packages throughout the season. If you have any queries, require assistance or would like to make your booking directly with our Commercial Team, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01245 254022 or email us at [email protected].

Please click the relevant button above to view & book your hospitality packages.

To view all of our hospitality packages across the season, click here.

If you’d like to speak to a member of the Essex Cricket Commercial Team, please call 01245 254 120 or email [email protected].

Division One red-ball cricket returns Chelmsford from Thursday 13 April with Essex looking to push for the 2023 Championship Title.

County Championship matches take place over 4 days from the date listed, with packages available to book on Days 1-3. They all include ground entry, complimentary matchday scorecard and access to private bar facilities.

To purchase any County Championship hospitality package please visit the Seat Unique website.

WEEKDAY PACKAGES

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£99 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | A Selection of biscuits
Lunch | Two-course meal followed by either cheese and biscuits or dessert
Tea | Scones with Tiptree Jam and Clotted Cream
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

First-Class Package – Executive Boxes

£89 + VAT

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

What’s Included:

Arrival | A selection of Danish pastries
Lunch | Two-course meal – one choice from 3 options (Balti, Bangers or Buffet)
Tea | Scones with Tiptree Jam and Clotted Cream
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

WEEKEND PACKAGES

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£79 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | A Selection of biscuits
Lunch | Two-course meal followed by either cheese and biscuits or dessert
Tea | Scones with Tiptree Jam and Clotted Cream
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

The First-Class Package – Executive Boxes Only

£89 + VAT

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Lunch | Two-course meal – one choice from 3 options (Balti, Bangers or Buffet)
Tea | Scones with Tiptree Jam and Clotted Cream
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private seating area

The All-Rounder

No minimum numbers apply | Maximum numbers – 40 people

Adult – £65 + VAT (Aged 18+)

Teen – £45 + VAT (Aged 13-17)

Junior – £35 + VAT (Aged 4-12)

What’s Included:

Shared Executive Boxes
Arrival | A Selection of biscuits
Lunch | Two-course children friendly meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Pitch-side seating area
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables
Family Friendly package

After a brilliant effort from our young players in 2022, watch Essex compete in 50 over cricket at Chelmsford as they look to get to the finals in 2023.

To purchase any Metro Bank One-Day Cup hospitality package, please visit the Seat Unique website.

WEEKDAY PACKAGES

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£99 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course meal
Mid-Innings | A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

Half-Century Package – Executive Boxes

£99 + VAT

£350 + VAT box hire fee

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course meal – one choice from 3 options (Balti, Bangers or Buffet)
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

Half-Century Package – Woodland Group Premier Marquee

£89 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course Bangers & Mash meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Pitch-side seating area
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

Beer & Balti – Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee

Seats in the Greene King IPA Stand

£129 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course Chicken Balti meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

WEEKEND PACKAGES

Premier Package ‘Sunday Lunch Package’ – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£89 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course Roast Dinner
Mid-Innings | A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

Beer & Balti – Executive Boxes

£129 + VAT

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

What’s Included:

Arrival | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Lunch | Two-course Chicken Balti meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

The All-Rounder – Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee

Adult – £65 + VAT (Aged 18+)

Teen – £45 + VAT (Aged 13-17)

Junior – £35 + VAT (Aged 4-12)

What’s Included:

Family Friendly package
Located in the Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee
Seats in the Greene King IPA Stand
Arrival | A Selection of biscuits
Lunch | Two-course children friendly meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

The ultimate Eagles experience with all-star performers on the pitch, Vitality Blast hospitality is the perfect place to entertain clients or enjoy the cricket with friends and family.

To purchase any Vitality Blast Hospitality Packages please visit the Seat Unique website.

MONDAY/TUESDAY PACKAGES

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£115 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival Snack
Lunch | Two-course meal
Interval | A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

Beer & Balti – Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee

£125 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Poppadums with a selection of dips and chutney
Lunch | Two-course Chicken Balti meal
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables
On-pitch seating area

Beer & Bangers – Woodland Group Premier Marquee

£125 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Cheese & Pepper straws with pickles and chutney
Lunch | Two-course Bangers & Mash meal
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables
Pitch-side seating area

Beer & Balti/Bangers/Buffet – Executive Boxes

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

£125 + VAT

£350 + VAT box hire fee

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Lunch | Two-course meal
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

THURSDAY/FRIDAY PACKAGES

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£145 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Lunch | Two-course meal
Interval | A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

Beer & Balti – Woodland Group Pavilion Marquee

£155 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Poppadum’s with a Selection of Dips
Lunch | Two-course Chicken Balti meal
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables
On-pitch seating area

Beer & Bangers – Woodland Group Premier Marquee

£155 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Cheese & Pepper straws with Pickles & Chutney
Lunch | Two-course Bangers & Mash meal
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables
Pitch-side seating area

Fine Dining Package – The New London Restaurant

Seats in the Tiptree Stand (Block 25)

£125 + VAT

What’s Included:

Located in the New London Restaurant (on New London Road)
Meal | Three-course meal at The New London Restaurant prior to the match
Host | Essex Cricket Legend with Q&A session during dessert
All guests will be escorted into The Cloud County Ground by an Essex Cricket Representative
Seats in the Stands with a private pitch-side bar
One Drink Voucher per person (for use at The Cloud County Ground)

Beer & Balti/Bangers/Buffet – Executive Boxes only

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

£155 + VAT

£350 + VAT box hire fee

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Lunch | Two-course meal – one choice from 3 options (Balti, Bangers or Buffet)
Interval | Homemade sausage rolls and Tiptree condiments
Drinks |Tea & Coffee; Unlimited selected draught beer, cider and soft drinks
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

England Women v Sri Lanka:

Premier Package – Scrutton Bland Premier Suite

£95 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Lunch | Two-course meal
Interval | A Selection of Cheese and Biscuits
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Premium viewing facilities
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

The International Package – Executive Boxes

Minimum numbers – 30 people | Maximum numbers – 40 people

£115 + VAT

What’s Included:

Arrival | Arrival snack
Meal | Two-course meal
Interval | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Welcome Drink | Prosecco, beer or soft drink
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Private pitch-side seating area

The All-Rounder Package – Woodland Premier Marquee

Adult – £85 + VAT (aged 18+)

Teen – £55 + VAT (Aged 13-17)

Junior – £45 + VAT (Aged 4-12)

What’s Included:

Family Friendly package
Arrival | A Selection of biscuits
Lunch | Two-course kids friendly meal
Mid-Innings | Selection of Essex Cricket branded Chocolate Brownies
Drinks | Tea & Coffee
Ground entry
Complimentary scorecard
Pitch-side Seating area
Bookings of less than 10 will be allocated on the shared tables

The full terms and conditions, which include our Wet Weather Policy is available here.

Fixtures released for the 2023 season

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2022

The countdown to the 2023 season has officially begun with the announcement of the fixtures, starting with four days at the home of cricket on 06 April before the players get their first runout at Chelmsford the following week.

You can view the fixtures now by clicking here and you can download them straight to your mobile phone and digital device calendar via eCal, by clicking here.

With the structure of the domestic game remaining unchanged in 2023, the fixture schedule for next season follows a similar pattern to 2022 with six rounds of LV= Insurance County Championship games during April and May, the Vitality Blast dominating a large chunk of June and July and the One-Day Cup being played throughout August before the final on 16 September.

LV= Insurance County Championship

Essex will begin their pursuit of the County Championship title at Lord’s on 06 April before playing their first game at home against Lancashire on 13 April. The opening six rounds of red-ball cricket will begin on Thursdays with Essex’s other home fixture in this block coming against Surrey on 04 May. Other dates to note are an away fixture against Kent on 20 April and a trip to newly promoted Nottinghamshire on 18 May before attention turns to the white ball.

There will be five rounds of Championship cricket played in June and July with Essex hosting Somerset on Sunday 11 June and Warwickshire on Sunday 25 June, before we host rivals Kent on 19 July with the final day set to fall on a Saturday. In a contender for ‘away trip of the season’, Essex are down to face Lancashire at the historic ground of Blackpool in a game starting on 10 July.

One-Day Cup final aside, the season will again culminate in three final rounds of the Championship played in September. Middlesex are the visitors for the first game of the month on 04 September before Hampshire also visit The Cloud County Ground on 19 September. The season will again finish with a trip to Northants on 26 September.

Vitality Blast

In a similar vein to 2022, the Vitality Blast will get underway in May with Essex’s first game coming in front of a home crowd under lights on Tuesday 30 May against Gloucestershire. The first Friday night T20 at Chelmsford falls on the same week as the Eagles face Hampshire Hawks on 02 June with two more home Friday night fixtures following on 16 June against Glamorgan and 30 June against Middlesex, the final home game of the Vitality Blast group stages.

The Eagles round off the T20 group stage with an away trip to The Kia Oval on 02 July before the Quarter Finals are played on the 06 and 07 July. Finals Day is due to take place on Saturday 15 July.

One-Day Cup

The groups for the 2023 One-Day Cup have been announced with Essex being drawn against Hampshire, Kent Spitfires, Lancashire, Leicestershire Foxes, Middlesex, Nottinghamshire, Surrey and Yorkshire Vikings.

After last year’s washout, the Eagles will again get a shot at opening their account at Sedburgh as they face Lancashire at the picturesque ground on 01 August. Two days later, 50-over cricket returns to Chelmsford as the Eagles play Nottinghamshire on 03 August.

After a trip to Hampshire on 08 August, Eagles fans can enjoy back-to-back home games against Middlesex and Yorkshire Vikings on 11 and 13 August, a Friday and a Sunday. Other notable fixtures include a rare away trip to Leicestershire, the last time the two sides met in List A cricket was in 2014, and a trip over the bridge to play Kent.

The final One-Day Cup group stage fixture will be hosted at The Cloud County Ground against Surrey on 22 August before the knockout stages commence on 25 August. The One-Day Cup final will be held on 16 September at Trent Bridge.

Also at The Cloud County Ground

Ireland will begin their tour of England with a three-day match against Essex played at Chelmsford from Friday 26 May to Sunday 28 May.

That’s not it for International cricket at Chelmsford as England Women will return to their favoured ground on Saturday 02 September in a Vitality Women’s IT20 against Sri Lanka.

The Sunrisers are back in 2023 and will be playing five games at Chelmsford as they look for success in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Charlotte Edwards Cup. Their first game at the ground falls on Saturday 29 April against The Blaze, formerly known as Loughborough Lightning.

2023 Membership & Tickets

Membership for the 2023 season is on sale to new and renewing Members with everyone who becomes a Member before 31 January receiving an Early Bird discounted price. Renewing Members will receive an additional discount.

Membership comes with entry to LV= Insurance County Championship and One-Day Cup home games, priority access to Vitality Blast tickets, voting rights and invites to exclusive events.

Tickets will go on sale in early 2023 with those who purchase before Wednesday 03 May receiving a discounted Early Bird price. A full list of key dates are below:

• Members’ Priority: from Thursday 12 January (10am)
• Blast Pass: from Thursday 19 January (10am)
• 2022 ticket buyers: from Thursday 26 Janury (10am)
• Over & Out! e-news subscribers: from Monday 06 February (10am)
• General sale – Tuesday 21 February (10am)
• End of Early Bird – Wednesday 03 May

2023 Hospitality

Hospitality packages are now on sale for 2023 and your first chance to secure seats for a summer of cricket at Chelmsford next year.

Essex Cricket have teamed up with Premium Ticket and Hospitality platform, Seat Unique to offer you the ultimate experience during your visit to The Cloud County Ground.

Browse and purchase the perfect hospitality package using our new online site.

Fixtures 2023

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2022

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2023 Fixtures

FIRST XI

	MIDDLESEX v ESSEX
	THU 06 APRIL 11AM

Lord's

LV= Insurance County Championship

4 Day

Won by 97 runs

	ESSEXv SURREY
	THU 04 MAY 11AM

	ESSEXv IRELAND
	FRI 26 MAY 11AM

	ESSEX v GLOUCESTERSHIRE
	TUE 30 MAY 6PM

	SUSSEX SHARKS v ESSEX
	THU 01 JUNE 7PM

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