Rossington signs new T20 only Essex contract

Adam Rossington has been with Essex since 2022

Wicketkeeper Adam Rossington will not play first-class cricket for Essex this summer after signing a new T20 only contract for the 2025 season.

It replaces the final year of the 31-year-old's previous deal with the club who he joined in 2022, initially on loan.

Rossington has scored more than 3,500 runs in T20 competitions around the world, with a highest score of 95 and a strike-rate of 145.

"This was a really difficult decision to take the T20 route. I love playing for Essex, and I want to play as many matches as I can, in as many formats as I can," Rossington said.

"Unfortunately, though, the reality is that I have to consider what's best for the longevity of my career, and having spent time out injured last year, I believe this is the right call."

Rossington, who previously played for Middlesex and Northamptonshire, has recently been involved in the International T20 tournament in Dubai.

He only played two County Championship games last summer, but was also involved in The Hundred for London Spirit.

"We completely respect and understand Adam's decision, with the demands of the modern game now bigger than ever before," said Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood.

"Players have to make choices, however difficult they are, that they feel are right for themselves to prolong their time at the highest level."