Bennett and Das agree new Essex deals

Charlie Bennett took five wickets in an innings in Essex's One-Day Cup match against Surrey in August

Essex pace bowler Charlie Bennett and opening bat Robin Das have signed new contracts for the 2026 season.

Bennett took 17 wickets in 10 games in his breakthrough season for the club - with match figures of 5-109 in their Championship game against Somerset in September.

"To see a product of our academy come into the first team and make his debut in all three formats is something we are extremely proud of and it is a testament to his eagerness to develop his game," director of cricket Chris Silverwood told the club website.

Das scored 132 off 118 balls against Ireland in his first-class debut appearance in 2023.

Although the 23-year-old played two County Championship games last summer, he was mainly used in white-ball cricket, playing nine games in all in the One-Day Cup and T20 Blast competitions.

"I am looking forward to hopefully contributing to future team successes and repaying the faith that the club and coaches have shown in me," he said.