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Yahoo
10-07-2025
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'Relegation is a possibility'
Essex are bracing themselves for potential relegation to Division Two of the County Championship, according to the club's chief executive. The county are currently second from bottom in Division One and only have one win from nine games this season - the bottom two sides will be relegated. Advertisement Chief executive Dan Feist told BBC Essex, "It's definitely a possibility and you have to plan around that process. "But it's a possibility for a number of teams in that division, I've not known it to be as competitive as it is this year." Essex's only Championship victory since Chris Silverwood's return as director of cricket came in April when they beat Worcstershire by 28 runs at Chelmsford. They are also bottom of South Group in the T20 Blast, with one win in 11 games, with three more to play, starting with Friday's home fixture against Sussex, also their opponents at Hove when the Championship resumes on 22 July. Advertisement Despite their position, Feist said he is positive about what is to come. "We've got a good run of opportunities, no one knows quite what's going to happen in the next two rounds (of the Championship). "The one thing we do know is that we are very lucky with the loyal fans and the support we have as Essex." He continued: "I don't think it's just us, I think there's a group of teams in that division who are potentially aware of where they could end up. "We know we've got the players and with a little bit more fortune and consistency, we will be back up where we know we can be." Advertisement If Essex were to be relegated, having last played in the second division in 2016, there would be financial implications but Feist said there was no reason to panic on that front. He added: "We'd have to manage around stakeholders and partners, you have to be aware of that. "It's the same as any sporting organisation that has the opportunities around promotion and relegation, it's something you have to build on." Dan Feist was speaking to Victoria Polley on BBC Essex's Around The Wicket. You can listen to the full programme on BBC Sounds here.
BBC News
10-07-2025
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- BBC News
'Relegation is a possibility'
Essex are bracing themselves for potential relegation to Division Two of the County Championship, according to the club's chief county are currently second from bottom in Division One and only have one win from nine games this season - the bottom two sides will be executive Dan Feist told BBC Essex, "It's definitely a possibility and you have to plan around that process. "But it's a possibility for a number of teams in that division, I've not known it to be as competitive as it is this year." Essex's only Championship victory since Chris Silverwood's return as director of cricket came in April when they beat Worcstershire by 28 runs at are also bottom of South Group in the T20 Blast, with one win in 11 games, with three more to play, starting with Friday's home fixture against Sussex, also their opponents at Hove when the Championship resumes on 22 their position, Feist said he is positive about what is to come."We've got a good run of opportunities, no one knows quite what's going to happen in the next two rounds (of the Championship)."The one thing we do know is that we are very lucky with the loyal fans and the support we have as Essex."He continued: "I don't think it's just us, I think there's a group of teams in that division who are potentially aware of where they could end up."We know we've got the players and with a little bit more fortune and consistency, we will be back up where we know we can be."If Essex were to be relegated, having last played in the second division in 2016, there would be financial implications but Feist said there was no reason to panic on that added: "We'd have to manage around stakeholders and partners, you have to be aware of that."It's the same as any sporting organisation that has the opportunities around promotion and relegation, it's something you have to build on."Dan Feist was speaking to Victoria Polley on BBC Essex's Around The Wicket. You can listen to the full programme on BBC Sounds here.
BBC News
28-06-2025
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- BBC News
Essex bolster seam attack by signing Khaleel Ahmed
Essex have signed Indian seamer Khaleel Ahmed for the remainder of the Ahmed, 27, has represented his country in 11 one-day internationals and 18 T20 matches and was also part of the India A squad that faced England Lions earlier this has played for a number of Indian Premier League teams, most recently the Chennai Super Kings, and has also played List A and first class matches for director of cricket, Chris Silverwood, said: "As a left-arm seamer, he offers something different and will add a new dynamic to the squad in both the One Day Cup and the County Championship."
BBC News
17-06-2025
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- BBC News
All-rounder Walter signs new Essex deal until 2028
Long-serving all-rounder Paul Walter has signed a new contract with Essex through to the end of the 2028 left-hander has sparkled as a converted opening bat this summer, scoring 495 runs in the County Championship at an average of nearly has scored two hundreds and two half-centuries in five appearances so 31, came through the club's academy and has plqayed 193 matches in all formats since his debut in has been part of six major trophy wins with Essex, including the County Championship title in 2017 and Championship/T20 Blast double in 2019."I'm delighted to sign this contract extension with Essex and hope that we can collectively go on to win more silverware together in the coming years," he said., external"As a Billericay boy, I've now been at the club for over a decade, and I love playing my cricket at Chelmsford." Walter's previous deal was due to run out at the end of the current season but he will now stay for another three years."He is a core member of the squad, providing quality with both bat and ball in all formats and we hope he continues showcasing his skills in Essex colours for the years to come," director of cricket Chris Silverwood said."I am pleased he has agreed to commit his future to the club."
BBC News
15-04-2025
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- BBC News
Essex sign Sri Lanka bowler Rajitha
Essex have signed Sri Lankan seamer Kasun Rajitha for the next five County Championship 31, has played for his country in all three formats, including 18 Test matches, taking a total of 55 wickets at an average of previously played under Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood, who had a two-year spell as Sri Lanka head coach. "We are delighted to welcome Kasun to Essex and very much look forward to watching him perform in the County Championship," said Silverwood."I know his experience and skillset will certainly help strengthen our already superb bowling attack."Rajitha is set to make his debut against Worcestershire this weekend. "It is a really proud moment for me to be joining Essex," he said. "I would like to thank Chris Silverwood for giving me this opportunity and Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing me to further hone my skills."
