Essex Cricket 2021

[Ricky Otto]

I think we are in need of a new batsman to fill the RTD void, plus we have lost chopra (who we resigned but never played) obviously lost ravi a couple of seasons ago too and was never replaced. Sam Northeast would have been a good signing IMO, he's gone to Glamorgan and if Glamorgan can attract him then I'd have thought we could have.

 

[AndyT]

Yep, I agree. Maybe our next overseas signing should be a batsman.

We haven't tried this in red ball for a number of years.

There are some good youngsters coming through, but I'd say another couple of years before we'll know if they can hold down a place regularly.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Yep, I agree. Maybe our next overseas signing should be a batsman.

We haven't tried this in red ball for a number of years.

There are some good youngsters coming through, but I'd say another couple of years before we'll know if they can hold down a place regularly.

I'm not entirely sure but I think Alistair Cooks contract is up, unless he signed an extention that I missed? If he decides to call it a day then we are in real trouble in the batting dept

 

[AndyT]

His contract is up, but I think he is committed for another season.

There's a gap for anyone who can hold down a place. Feroze Khushi should be that player, but I think they did convincing he can bat long in 4 day cricket. Josh Rymell and Michael Pepper have both been tried, this summer.

It's definitely a work in progress and as such, I think Alastair Cook will stay for another summer. He is clearly still very fit and loves playing.

 

[Ricky Otto]

His contract is up, but I think he is committed for another season.

There's a gap for anyone who can hold down a place. Feroze Khushi should be that player, but I think they did convincing he can bat long in 4 day cricket. Josh Rymell and Michael Pepper have both been tried, this summer.

It's definitely a work in progress and as such, I think Alastair Cook will stay for another summer. He is clearly still very fit and loves playing.

But there is the Irani situation that puts it in doubt in my mind, with others commiting their futures it seems strange there has been no announcement on Cook.

PAUL NEWMAN: Will Alastair Cook be forced to quit Essex?

PAUL NEWMAN - WORLD OF CRICKET: It was another demonstration of how Sir Alastair Cook could easily still be opening the batting for an England Test side.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[AndyT]

My gut feeling is that it will be resolved. It wouldn't surprise me if, post-playing, they will offer Cook a place on the staff.

 

[Ricky Otto]

My gut feeling is that it will be resolved. It wouldn't surprise me if, post-playing, they will offer Cook a place on the staff.

 

[ESG]

County championship back to two divisions and we unsurprisingly are back were we belong!!

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Great signing for Essex - Matt Critchley on a 3-year deal

Matt Critchley joins Essex County Cricket Club

www.essexcricket.org.uk

 

[Ricky Otto]

Great signing for Essex - Matt Critchley on a 3-year deal

Matt Critchley joins Essex County Cricket Club

www.essexcricket.org.uk

I'm not going to pretend I know a lot about him but his figures last season in a poor team does make this look like a very good signing

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Great signing for Essex - Matt Critchley on a 3-year deal

Matt Critchley joins Essex County Cricket Club

www.essexcricket.org.uk

Big statement signing.

RtD and Chopra retiring will have cleared some wage room for this but I wonder where this leaves Aaron Nijjar and Paul Walter and others who are out of contract and will see their paths to the first team blocked. I think I read that no team had more players out of contract than Essex. Hopefully we can retain that depth as that’s crucial for a title push.

 

[Grayson]

Brilliant signing for all 3 formats.

I suspect Walter will still play as a batting all-rounder.

 

[cerbera45]

I'm not going to pretend I know a lot about him but his figures last season in a poor team does make this look like a very good signing

https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/matt-critchley-776695

 

[Ricky Otto]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/matt-critchley-776695

Thank you, I looked already so I know the stats. Just haven't seen him play. Looks good though ??

 

[cerbera45]

slightly off-topic but Stuart Law sacked by Middlesex CCC

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Second division all-rounders (Will Goldman being a prime example), don’t have a great record stepping up into the first division and can end up as bits and pieces players neither good enough with bat nor ball so it will be interesting to see how he fares. The upside as a leg-spinning all-rounder capable of batting top 6 is tantalising and England have shown interest. Derby can be a tough place to bat (and bowl spin) so there is a chance that playing at Chelmsford may actually boost his stats.

 

[cerbera45]

I've never really bought into this "all-rounder" tag very few player's imho are as equal at both. For me it's either a batter who can bowl a bit or a bowler who can bat a bit.

 

[The Dirty One]

Andre Nel is moving on after three years on the coaching staff.

 

[ESG]

Essex chairman has now resigned following racist allegations.

Was totally unaware that John Stephenson had returned to the club as CEO last month.

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

Probably one of many resignations in the next few months.