Former Leicestershire all-rounder Darren Stevens has been confirmed as an assistant coach in Essex Women’s newly-assembled backroom coaching team.
Stevens, who enjoyed a 25-year career in the English county game, will work under Performance Director Danni Warren and Team Director Andy Tennant as part of a ten-strong contingent of backroom staff.
Joining Warren and Tennant will be four other members of staff transferring from Sunrisers, namely Support Coach Robbie Gunn, Player Liaison Manager Emma Whiteman, Head of Talent Development Grace Melhuish, and Talent Development Manager James Nordin.
In addition to those six members of full-time staff, a further five consultancy and staff support roles have been filled.
Jason Gallian and Carla Rudd will become Batting and Wicket Keeping Consultants, respectively, while Kemsley Robb will become a Support Coach who will also split his time with Essex Men.
The five consultancy briefs are concluded with the appointment of Kelly Castle in a part-time player-coach role as Talent Development Coach, and Cath Dalton as Talent Development Consultant Coach.
Enter the ballot for international tickets
The 2025 international fixture list has been revealed, with Chelmsford braced for high-octane action as England Women take on West Indies Women on Monday 26 May at 2:30pm.
In what’s set to be an unmissable afternoon of IT20 cricket, some of the world’s best T20 cricketers will go head to head in a T20 set in the heart of Essex.
What’s more, the game will be played on the Spring Bank Holiday making it the perfect day out with friends and family.
Demand for tickets will be high, so make sure to enter the ticket ballot and share with family and friends for the best chance to get your hands on tickets before public sale.
You’ll also have the chance to earn an extra entry to the ballot by sharing with the person you’d like to bring with you.
The ballot will close at midnight on Monday 04 November and ballot winners will be contacted with a unique link to purchase tickets on Tuesday 05 November.