On Wednesday (17 February), Essex Cricket rolled into Chelmsford High Street for the launch of the new 2016 replica shirts. The morning was filled with fun and entertainment as the Essex County Cricket Board held bowling activities in the outdoor inflatable bowling net, an appearance from Eddie the Eagle plus ticket and Eagles merchandise giveaways throughout the day. The public also had the opportunity to purchase NatWest T20 Blast tickets which were on general sale exclusively on the day before the being available from Monday (22 February).

Radio Essex also joined the event with free giveaways and music to entertain the crowds of people in the City Centre. There was a great turnout of adults and children of all ages who gathered for the main event, which started in the early afternoon.

Essex First Team players, Tom Moore, Kishen Velani, Aaron Beard, Jamie Porter, Callum Taylor and Dan Lawrence, joined Head Coach Chris Silverwood to launch the shirts, which took place on stage in the back of a lorry provided by Essex Cricket’s Platinum Sponsor, Woodland Group.

Woodland Group were joined by fellow Club Platinum Sponsors and shirt sponsors; D&B Scaffolding, Seven Investment Management and Seetec Skills for the launch, with spectators having the opportunity to pre-order on the day.

The replica shirts this year are manufactured by Surridge Sport and available to purchase in March. However you can pre-order now in person or online here!

The shirt sponsors for the upcoming season are as follows:

County Championship:

Front of shirt & sleeve: D&B Scaffolding

Collar and reverse of shirt: Amlin

NatWest T20 Blast:

Front of shirt & sleeve: Seven Investment Management

Collar and reverse of shirt: Amlin

Royal London One-Day Cup:

Woodland Group

Trainingwear:

Seetec Skills

We present to you the new 2016 replica shirts for Essex County Cricket Club and Essex Eagles…