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England Lions v South Africa

4-day Tour Match, The Spitfire Ground (Canterbury)

Result:

England Lions won by an innings and 56 runs

England Lions 672 (Duckett 145, Brook 140, Lawrence 97, Markram 6/91)
South Africa 433 (Zondo 86, Overton 5-74, Cook 1/67) and 183 (Markram 88*, Conners 4/25, Lawrence 1/14, Cook 0/41)

Scorecard:

View Here

Match Report:

Dan Lawrence and Sam Cook played leading roles as England Lions put a big dent in South Africa’s preparations for their upcoming Test Series against England.

After winning the toss, the South Africans unsurprisingly chose to bat on a flat Canterbury pitch and with a worn, rapid outfield.

Cook took the new ball alongside Ollie Robinson and produced the sort of opening spell that the Essex faithful have become accustomed to seeing in recent times. Despite not picking up any wickets in his opening spell, he was unerringly accurate and went at under 2 runs per over as South Africa’s opening partnership of Sarel Erwee and Dean Elgar couldn’t get him away.

South Africa suffered a collapse either side of Lunch on the first day as Craig Overton used his height to extract some life from the pitch, but Khaya Zondo and Kyle Verreynne led a fight back as they finished the day on 282-6.

Cook was again trusted with the ball at the beginning of Day Two and with England Lions in need of a breakthrough. He duly delivered by nipping one back to smack into the top of off stump as Zondo, on 86, offered no stroke.

The South African tail wagged as England’s spinners were targeted, however, their final score of 433 was soon to be overshadowed when it came to England’s turn with the bat in hand.

Lawrence’s naturally attacking strokemaking was to the fore as the Lions did a more than passable impression of ‘Bazball’ in piling on 672 in the first innings at a remarkable rate of 5.74 runs per over.

Coming in at number three, a problem spot for the national team in recent years, Lawrence hit a run-a-ball 97 which included 17 fours. He had the highest strike rate of any batter to score more than 50 runs and took England from 50-1 to 223-2 in just under 32 overs.

His innings set the tone for the Lions and eye-catching centuries from Harry Brook (140) and Ben Duckett (145) put the South African bowlers to the sword.

None of the bowlers were safe and a few selection headaches face the South African coaches ahead of the first test after seamer Marco Jansen finished with 1/111 from his 25 overs and spinner Keshav Maharaj coped the worst treatment, taking 1/169 in 22 overs.

Clearly worn by their time in the field, the South Africans offered little resistance in their second innings and folded for 183 to hand England Lions the victory by an innings and 56 runs.

After impressing in the first innings, Cook was given the new ball in the second and was unlucky not to add to his first-innings wicket as he got through 20 overs, more than any other England bowler.

Young Derbyshire seamer Sam Connors did the majority of the damage, taking 4/25 but there was one final moment of joy for the Essex pair, who combined for the wicket of Zondo. This time Lawrence was the bowler and Cook the catcher as Zondo top-edged a reverse sweep.

The England U19s head to The Cloud County Ground next weekend to face Sri Lanka in a four-day Test match.

The match will take place on Sunday 21-Wednesday 24 August with play starting at 11am.

Entry into the ground is free for all spectators and the Doug Pavilion will be open for all, serving hot/cold drinks and snacks throughout the day.

The main driveway entrance via New Writtle Street will be open from 10am on each day and please note that the Tees River Gate entrance will not be accessible for this fixture.

The England U19s finished as runners-up in the 2022 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, which took place in the West Indies during January and February and Tom Prest’s side will now face off with Sri Lanka in a five-game series, made up of two Test matches and three ODIs.

We hope to see plenty of faces down at The Cloud County Ground cheering on The Three Lions.

After a series of impressive performances from Essex’s up-and-coming players, the senior contingent rose to the occasion on Thursday as the Eagles hammered their local rivals at Chelmsford.

Tom Westley’s century laid the foundations for a big first innings total before Shane Snater combined a brilliant performance in the field with career-best List A figures of 5/29 to subject Kent Spitfires to a 182-run defeat.

These two sides last met in the Semi-Final of last year’s competition and Sunday’s fixture will be another crucial encounter as the Eagles look to gain momentum in the Royal London Cup group stages.

Squad:

One change has been made to the squad for tomorrow’s game with new Overseas signing Raymond Toole coming in for the injured Jamie Porter.

Click here to read more about the signing of Raymond Toole and here for more information about the injury to Jamie Porter.

The Opposition:

Glamorgan clinched their first piece of silverware for 17 years when they won last year’s edition of the Royal London Cup.

After a strong group stage showing saw them finish top of Group 2, they beat Essex in the Semi-Finals before easing past Durham in the final.

The hero of the 2021 Final was captain Kiran Carlson, who scored 82 from 59 balls to guide Glamorgan to a winning total, and he has been seeing the ball well this season, scoring 154 runs at an average of 38.5. Leading run-scorer Colin Ingram has picked up 194 runs at 48.25, but Glamorgan will be hoping for the form of Sam Northeast to improve, the batter has only made one score of more than 10 in the opening four games.

Jamie McIlroy has led the way with the ball for the Welsh County with five wickets. However, his participation is in doubt after picking up a hamstring injury against Yorkshire Vikings and missing Friday’s game against Northamptonshire.

Also in doubt is Chris Cooke who has only managed one game in this year’s competition after failing a fitness test, while Tim van der Gugten is absent due to his participation in the Hundred.

Last time out:

The last meeting between Essex and Glamorgan in List A cricket came at Sophia Gardens in last year’s Royal London Cup Semi-Final.

After being inserted into bat, Alastair Cook and Josh Rymell got the Eagles off to the perfect start with an opening partnership of 111 before Steven Reingold picked up Cook for 68.

Despite Essex’s top five all getting in, no one was able to go on and get the big score as a steady flow of wickets saw them fall from 225-3 to 289 all out.

In Glamorgan’s response, a punchy 67 from Hamish Rutherford set them on track and contributions from Nick Selman (59) and Kiran Carlson (36) took them to 156-2.

However, a small collapse triggered by two wickets for Tom Westley saw them slip to 182-5 before an assured partnership between Tom Cullen and Joe Cooke guided Glamorgan over the line.

The two sides have played 66 times in List A cricket, with Essex winning 35 times and Glamorgan 21. There have been nine no results and one incredible tied match in 1994.

In that fixture, an Essex side packed full of familiar names faced Glamorgan at Southchuch Park in Southend. Graham Gooch, opening the batting with John Stephenson, scored 101 and contributions from Nick Knight and Nasser Hussain at numbers three and four helped Essex to 214-7 in their 40 overs.

In response, Glamorgan got off to a solid start thanks to Hugh Morris and Phillip Cottey, but Michael Kasprowicz, Peter Such and John Stephenson picked up two wickets each to pin Glamorgan back.

Despite some resistance from Ottis Gibson, Glamorgan continued to limp towards the line before, incredibly, two late run outs saw the game end in a tie as Steve Barwick was run out from the final ball of the innings with the scores level.

Tickets:

Tickets for tomorrow’s game are still available and can be purchased in advance online, or at the gate. Adult tickets purchased in advance are £5 cheaper than at the gate. Advanced ticket prices are from £15 for Adults, £10 for Students and Young Adults and £5 for Juniors. Essex County Cricket Club Members are able to attend home Royal London Cup matches free of charge.

If you can only make the second innings, tickets purchased at the gate can be bought at a discounted rate if you purchase them after the interval. Prices range from £12 for Adults and £5 for Students and Young Adults to £1 for Juniors.

How To Watch:

A free live stream of the game will be available via Essex Cricket TV on YouTube. It can be accessed through The Essex Cricket Matchzone, which includes player stats, scorecards and clips throughout the game.

Keep up to speed with proceedings with the Essex Cricket Matchzone here.

Essex Eagles have added Overseas bowler Raymond Toole to the squad for the remainder of the Royal London Cup.

The 24-year-old, who represents Central Districts in his native New Zealand, has been playing Premier League cricket for Belhus Cricket Club in Grays.

The left-arm seamer progressed through the New Zealand pathway system, representing both Manawatu and Central Districts. His impressive form for the pathway teams led to a first-class debut for Central Districts in October 2019, whilst his List A debut came the following month.

At the end of the 2021 season, Toole was the 5th highest wicket-taker in the Plunkett Shield, with 22 wickets at an average of 26.86 and best figures of 4/38.

In his career to date, he’s taken 53 first-class wickets at an average of 27.43, whilst also taking 7 wickets in the 10 List A games he’s played.

Toole has gained a reputation as a left-armer than can swing the ball both ways, whilst also being comfortable both opening the bowling and being given the responsibility of the death overs in white-ball cricket.

Upon signing for Essex Eagles, Toole said: “It’s been a busy few days getting everything sorted but I’m so pleased to be given the opportunity to represent Essex in 50-over cricket.

“I’ve been training with the team at Chelmsford for a few weeks so I’m familiar with the lads and they’ve been really welcoming to me.

“With 4 games left in the competition, I’ll be hoping to hit the ground running so we can finish the Royal London Cup campaign strongly, and if we do that, you never know what could happen.”

Jamie Porter picked up a groin strain in Thursday’s Royal London Cup fixture against Kent Spitfires and will miss tomorrow’s game against Glamorgan before being assessed ahead of next Wednesday’s clash with Yorkshire Vikings.

Meanwhile, Ben Allison is continuing his recovery from a side strain with the next step being a club conference fixture early next week.

Essex Eagles will be aiming for consecutive victories at Chelmsford to gain momentum in their Royal London Cup campaign.

In a rerun of last year’s Semi-Final, Anthony McGrath’s side will face Glamorgan in what’s set to be another hot day at Chelmsford.

We urge all spectators to take the appropriate actions to look after themselves in the hot weather that is expected. You may bring plastic bottles of water into the ground and free drinking water will also be available at bar outlets around the ground. We also recommend the use of suncream and a hat, both of which will also be available to purchase from the Essex Cricket Club Store.

Medics will be present at the ground and if you notice anyone requiring medical attention please inform your nearest steward.

Gates Opening Times:

The Royal London Cup has split gate opening times and will be from 9:30am for Members and 10am for non-Members via the main entrance on New Writtle Street or the Tees River Gate which is the closest entrance from Chelmsford City Centre and Chelmsford Bus/Train Stations.

Scheduled Hours of Play:

Toss: 10:30am
First Innings: 11am-2:30pm
Second Innings: 3pm-6:30pm

Members Entry & Matchday Tickets:

The Royal London Cup is part of the 2022 Membership and Members are required to scan their card on the gate.

We encourage supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game to speed up your entry into the ground and also to save you money with a saving of £5 on Adults tickets – £15 Adults (£20 on the gate), £10 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £5 Juniors (U18s).

These can be bought online via the following link or alternatively by phone (01245 254010)/in person at The Cloud County Ground.

Tickets will also be available on the gates from 10am and this is strictly card sales only. Post-interval tickets are available, priced at £12 Adults, £5 Students/Young Adults (18-25) and £1 Juniors (U18s).

Matchday Purchases:

The Cloud County Ground is a cashless ground, which includes purchasing tickets on the gates, scorecards on the gates, and on food and drink purchases in the Doug Insole Pavilion and concourse areas. Find out more – here

Please note that the Essex Cricket Store is the only on-site location which accepts cash payments.

Scorecards will be available from the Essex Cricket Store for the priced of £1.

Accessibility:

Accessible parking:
Spaces are located at The Cloud County Ground and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accessible Seating:
Accessible seating can be found in the Hayes Close End of the ground with a wheelchair-accessible platform located in Block One of the Tom Pearce Stand.

Carers can enter the ground on a companion ticket which is free of charge. This is upon the presentation in the Membership & Ticketing Office or on the gate with proof of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people under 16 years old.

We can also accept a Blue Badge and Access card.

Accessible Toilets:
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are located behind the main scorecard (Red Area), rear of the Doug Insole Pavilion (Blue Area) and adjacent to Block 25 at County Corner (Green Area).

Ahead of Your Visit:

We want to make sure supporters are all set ahead of visiting the ground. COVID-19 safety measures have been removed for the 2022 season but spectators are welcome to wear facemasks in the seated areas and whilst walking around the concourse if they choose.

In the event of adverse weather conditions on the day of the match, please keep up to date with the prospects of play via the Club’s Twitter and Facebook channels or from our automated phone line on 01245 254049.

Travel:

Parking:
• Spectators travelling by car will need to locate a public car park in the proximity of the ground as there is no parking available on-site at The Cloud County Ground.

• The High Chelmer multi-storey will be open late for this match and closes at 8pm.

• Meteor Way will be open for Members and open three hours before the start of play and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public Transport:
• 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.

• Chelmsford Railway Station is operated by Greater Anglia and is an approximate 10-minute walk from The Cloud 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.

Ground Entry:

Spectators are able to enter the ground via the Main Gate located on New Writtle Street or through the Tees River Gate.

Members:
• The Members’ areas for the Royal London Cup include the Doug Insole Pavilion, Pavilion Benches, Tom Pearce Upper Stand and MDS Civil Engineering Stand Upper.

• The Doug Insole Pavilion is open for Members upon the presentation of a valid Membership card and accessible by entering the ground through the Main Gate.

• Members are not required to pre-book a match ticket and can enter by scanning their Membership card on the gate. If you require a replacement card, please get in contact with the Membership & Ticketing Office before the fixture to arrange a replacement or this may cause delays on entry for you and other spectators.

• Entry to this fixture are included in 2022 Membership and encourage Members to arrive early to secure their desired seat. All seating for the Royal London Cup games is Unallocated and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

General Public Seating:

• Supporters who have purchased tickets can enter the ground by scanning the QR on your tickets that has been sent to you via email following your purchase. If you choose to print out your ticket, please ensure that the match details (including name and seat details) are included as per the image below. Make sure you have your match ticket available on your phone or printed out so it is easily accessible for ticket scanning on arrival. Please do not take a ‘screen grab’ of your QR code as that will not be read by the scanners.

• Ticket holders for this game are welcome to sit in all areas of the ground except for the Doug Insole Pavilion, Pavilion Benches, Tom Pearce Upper Stand and MDS Civil Engineering Stand Upper.

• In the event of rain forecast on the day of the match, spectators can bring a small umbrella into the ground but metal spiked umbrellas are not permitted.

Around the Ground:

• Spectators are welcome to enter the pitch during the interval when instructed over PA or by a member of the Club’s stewarding team. Please follow the guidance to the specific areas permitted to enter and please respect the playing surface. We encourage spectators to play on the outfield but please use softballs.

• Spectators must not attempt to bring any glass or sharp objects into the ground.

• Spectators are permitted to move behind the Doug Insole Pavilion but please respect the players’ area and walkway.

• The Club Store and Membership & Ticketing Office will be open for spectators for the duration of your visit.

• The Peter Edwards Museum & Library is located on-site adjacent to the Essex Cricket Store and will be open for the duration of the game.

• If you experience any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour during your visit to The Cloud County Ground then, please contact your nearest steward. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or text ‘CROWD’ including your stand and issue to 60066.

Food & Drink:

• The Doug Insole Pavilion will be welcoming Members back through its doors and serving a wide range of hot and cold drinks from the bar. A choice of snacks will also be available to purchase.

• Anne’s Pantry will be offering a choice of home-cooked meals, cakes/snacks, and drinks from their refreshment kiosks located in the Hayes Close End and River End.

They will be serving a range of meals suitable for all dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free, as well as children’s portions.

• Other refreshment kiosks include bar areas located at either end of the ground in County Corner and Spinner’s Bar.

• Spectators can bring food and drink into the ground for this fixture. A limit of four cans of beer/lager or one bottle of wine per person but there’s strictly no glass or sharp objects permitted into the ground.

• Please note that The Cloud County Ground is now a cashless ground for 2022, so please make sure you bring a suitable method of payment for your visit.

Leaving the Ground:

At the conclusion of the day’s play, we ask spectators to leave the ground in a safe and patient manner. Stewards will be on hand to help direct you safely out of the ground.

We hope you have an enjoyable visit to The Cloud County Ground and further information regarding the match, including squad announcements and a full match preview will be available on essexcricket.org.uk ahead of the match.

Get in touch with us by email if you have any further questions at [email protected] or via the Club’s official Twitter and Facebook channels.

Watch The Action On the Move

Our Live Stream returns for the 2022 season with multi-angled ball tracking, replays and commentary courtesy of BBC Essex. Head to the Essex Cricket Matchzone to watch the action live ahead of the toss, plus view an interactive scorecard, stats and individual match clips.

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Law Changes for 2022:

A number of new cricket rules have been introduced for the professional game in 2022, which can be viewed here

The deadline to submit applications for the Board vacancies and Members’ Committee at Essex County Cricket Club has been extended until 22/08/2022.

Essex County Cricket Club are seeking to fill eight Board vacancies this year at the Annual General Meeting, with one of the nine appointed Directors then to be assigned the role of Chair.

The Essex County Cricket Club Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Club by directing its affairs, and constructively challenging and helping develop strategy. They direct the decision-making process of the senior management team, acting as a critical friend, assessing the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives.

Joining us as a Non-Executive Director affords you the opportunity to play a key role in the strategic oversight and leadership of Essex County Cricket Club as we pursue our vision for the region and support the widening of ECB’s ‘Inspiring Generations’ strategic plan. We are seeking a variety of skills and perspectives to ensure we capitalise on the benefits of a diverse and representative board, and to stimulate robust check and challenge. All candidates will have a strong appreciation for the role of contemporary governance and the responsibilities of non-executive directors. They will have the ability to work in a highly complex stakeholder environment. They will bring strong empathy for the wider culture of the Club and cricket communities, and an inclusive leadership style.

Priority/Essential Skills:
• Finance
• Legal
• Safeguarding
• Performance Sport/Cricket
• Facilities/Estate/Property

Desired Skills:
• Community engagement/development
• IT/Digital
• Marketing/Communications
• Commercial
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• HR
• Audit/Risk
• Education

We would be delighted to hear from those who share our vision and who have the ambition and expertise to enable us to deliver a bright future. We are seeking Board members who are representative of the communities we serve, who are committed to the board’s aim to tackle discrimination and racism, passionate about excellent governance, and willing to offer their professional skills and experience in a Non-Executive capacity.

Members’ Committee

The Club is also welcoming applications for a Members’ Committee which will run in parallel with the Board application process. The role of the Members’ Committee will be to assist the Board and CEO to develop communication channels between the Club and its membership and provide information to the Board to enable it to reach decisions that affect the membership.

Areas of responsibility will include facilities at The Cloud County Ground, Membership categories and fees proposals, Members’ catering, events, as well as liaison with the management committees of the Peter Edwards Museum and Library, the Essex Boundary Club, the Essex Cricket Society and any other ad hoc organisations having an interface with the Club.

Applications are now being taken for the Members’ Committee via the link below.

Terms of Reference for the Members’ Committee can be viewed here

The Club are saddened to hear of the passing of a former member of staff, Roy Peaford who died on Tuesday 9 August, aged 91.

Roy was the Club’s scoreboard operator for over 30 years and retired from the role at the conclusion of the 2016 season.

He was a much-loved member of staff at Chelmsford and a familiar face to many at our outgrounds when operating the renowned mobile scoreboard (pictured).

The players, staff and supporters paid tribute to Roy with a minute’s applause before play at Thursday’s Royal London Cup fixture against Kent Spitfires.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Roy’s family and friends, and he will forever be part of the Essex family for his support, passion and commitment to Essex County Cricket Club.

Essex Eagles v Kent Spitfires

Royal London Cup

The Cloud County Ground, Thursday 11 August

Team News:

Essex Eagles: Josh Rymell, Feroze Khushi, Tom Westley (c), Grant Roelofsen (wk), Robin Das, Luc Benkenstein, Aaron Beard, Aron Nijjar, Shane Snater, Jamal Richards, Jamie Porter.

Kent Spitfires: Tawanda Muyeye, Ben Compton, Ollie Robinson (wk), Joe Denly (c), Alex Blake, Harry Finch, Joey Evison, Hamidullah Qadri, Nathan Gilchrist, Matt Quinn, Navdeep Saini.

Match Details:

Umpires: Billy Taylor & Ian Blackwell
Match Referee: Peter Such
Toss: Essex won and chose to bat
Result: Essex won by 182 runs

Scorecard: View Here

Match Highlights:

Match Reaction:

Shane Snater

Match Report:

Tom Westley scored the sixth one-day century of his career before Shane Snater put in a stellar performance in the field to steer Essex to their first Royal London Cup win of the season.

The Essex captain laid the foundations for a 182-run demolition of Kent in the latest Battle of the Bridge with a third-wicket partnership of 184 in 30 overs with Grant Roelofsen. Westley contributed 109 from 101 balls, while Roelofsen chipped in with a 79-ball 77, continuing an impressive start to his Essex career.

However, that Essex were able to set a target of 332 was largely thanks to a late burst of 41 from 22 deliveries by Shane Snater. Kent’s 20-year-old seamer Joey Evison took some stick but finished with career-best figures of 3-62.

Ben Compton anchored the Kent reply, but without injecting any urgency or pace into his innings of 52 from 82 balls as wickets fell all around him. Snater finally removed Compton to take five wickets in 14 balls and return List A-best figures of 5-29.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Westley and Roelofsen joined forces after Essex lost the wickets of Josh Rymell and Feroze Khushi

Westley then accelerated through his eighties, the handbrake off, with three fours in an over from Nathan Gilchrist that ultimately cost 19 runs. A characteristic flick off his legs for his 13th four took Westley to a 96-ball century.

Roelofsen’s innings came to an end after 79 balls when a fast Navdeep Saini delivery sent his middle-stump cartwheeling. Westley followed almost immediately when he scooped Joe Denly to Evison on the fence at long-on.

That wicket-taking combination was reversed with Denly taking a spectacular diving catch at mid-on off Evison to account for Aaron Beard. Four balls later Aron Nijjar, like Westley, picked out Evison on the rope to hand Qadri a wicket.

With Essex in danger of not being able to capitalise on a good start, it needed some lower-order hitting from Snater to push Essex towards a sizeable total.

Saini lost his radar with two balls above waist height to Robin Das that forced him out of the attack mid-over, the second of which was picked up for six over square leg.

More drama was to come in the 10-ball over, which was completed by Matt Quinn, whehn Das found Finch on the midwicket boundary to end a 49-run partnership inside four overs with Snater.

In response, Kent were never really in the chase. They lost Tawanda Muyeye in the sixth over trying to play Jamie Porter to leg but falling to Robin Das at point. Ollie Robinson attacked from the start, hitting two sixes in his 31 before he flicked Porter to deep extra cover where Shane Snater took a spectacular one-handed catch. Khushi then took a stunning catch above his head to remove Denly off the bowling of Aaron Beard.

Kent’s fourth wicket went when Alex Blake flicked Jamal Richards into Beard’s hands on the square-leg boundary. Harry Finch managed just a dozen from 28 balls before he chipped Snater to mid-on.

Evison followed going for an optimistic second run to Snater in the deep and Roelofsen, behind the stumps, completed the run-out.

All the time Compton was accumulating, but at no great pace. His fifty took 76 balls – Westley’s had taken 44, Roelofsen 52 – and included just two fours. But as soon as he had raised his bat, he started to run out of partners as Snater claimed three wickets in an over before completing the rout by removing Compton.