The Dirty One
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Should this not now be Essex Cricket 2022?
He wanted an improved contract but Northants weren't playing ball then they stripped him of captaincy because he didn't sign and he fell out with the head coach. Northants have had a nightmare and handled it badly, they have even had to sign a month loan for a Hampshire back up keeper. I think it's a decent signing for us, experienced wk/batsman. I've no doubt Rossington and Wheater will both play and we have a solid batsman to fill the RTD hole. It's just a shame we don't have Harmer the full season otherwise I think we'd be even stronger than the last championship win.Essex sign Rossington on loan for the season.
Weird one this. I’m not sure where he fits and a season long loan is unusual. I suspect it’s more of a signing for the white ball stuff - maybe the replacement for Delport at the top of the order?
I’m not sure if this means him or Wheater give up the gloves and plays as a specialist bat.
I suppose it’s a good thing to add talent but as with Critchley I think he’s quite a division 2 player and not sure if he’ll cope with the step up to 1st division cricket but maybe it’ll be the making of him?
Have I missed something with little chef? Why would he be out? Is he in the lions or something?Think it will be important for Essex to start well this season.
It’s a team that may have already peaked (and what a glorious peak it was) and if they find themselves out of the running they may find motivation hard to come by, particularly if the likes of Lawrence and Sam Cook are unavailable for large portions of the season. Harmer has been such a weapon but I’m not sure how much he’ll be available now South Africa have remembered he’s one of theirs.
Browne 31
Cook 37
Westley 33
Lawrence 24
Critchley 25
Rossington 29 in a few weeks
Wheater 32
Snater 26
Stekete 28
Cook 24
Porter 29 next month
(Harmer 33)
Or maybe someone like Rymell, Allinson, Beard or Jamal Richards will step up?
Injury is probably the most likely reason but he could be drinks carrying for England (they picked Fisher and Overton over the winter) or playing for the Lions or maybe even a late pick-up to play for a franchise (IPL, CPL etc to try and push his international credentials). Basically it’s hard to guarantee availability these days.Have I missed something with little chef? Why would he be out? Is he in the lions or something?
yep but you could tell under the lights with the new ball it was difficult, only Westley looked comfortablewas Jamie Porter meant to be night watchman?