Essex Cricket

Essex County Cricket Club was founded in 1876 with its First Class debut played against Leicester in 1895 at Leyton. The Club is based at The Essex County Ground, in Chelmsford, and used to play at festival cricket in Castle Park, Colchester. We are a Members Club, run by a committee of elected representatives of our supporters. The Club has 8 County Championship titles to its name, the first in 1979, with the last of these occurring in 2019. The County has also enjoyed success in the Limited Overs competitions, most recently in the Vitality Blast, 2019. Our current Club Captain is Tom Westley whilst Anthony McGrath is Head Coach. John Stephenson is Chief Executive, whilst John Faragher is Chairman. Vitality Blast: 2019 Bob Willis Trophy Champions: 2020 County Champions: 1979, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, 2017 & 2019 Division Two Champions: 2002 John Player League Winners: 1981, 1984 & 1985 Totesport League Division One Winners: 2005 Natwest Pro40 League Division One Winners: 20...