- Evans seeks ‘new challenge’ at Essex after quiet season The 39-year-old batter says it’s “the right time to move on” from Surrey The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day One, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday November 20th 1997 Pollard was part of the squad in each of the five IPL-winning seasons: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Kieron Pollard leads his team on to the field, MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, Major League Cricket (MLC), Dallas, July 18, 2024 NZ vs Ind 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will likely open in the second game, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot despite not playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to sit out, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Batting in white-ball cricket has become less about where the head is or the feet go and more about what the hands do Pratika Rawal notched up her fourth ODI century, India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A vs Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A squad The New Zealand A squad is of 19 members, but the players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-dayers, with the others released to play the Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on his international debut, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025 Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team Shikhar Mohan hit a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, 1st day, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-series final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion scare, a troublesome neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal Steven Smith’s neck needed medical attention after he survived a close call in the 27th over, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, by crushing margins at that, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter standing tall at any given time – has hurt them the most Travis Head fought for Australia after their follow-on, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marnus Labuschagne walks back with his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa flex their championship mettle The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and belief into a statement win that reshes the series Matthew Breetzke’s juggling catch to dismiss Steven Smith served up this dramatic moment, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia can’t ‘per over cracks’ after innings thrashing Australia will need to seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Ce Town Steven Smith was out pulling Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs offered a strong response from the WTC champions after going down in Durban last week Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out when he got to three-figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 3rd day, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company in Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double-century, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrate victory after chasing down 430, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Laurie Evans has signed a one-year deal with Essex for next year’s T20 Blast and hopes that a “new challenge” can revitalise his career at the age of 39.
- Evans has spent the last seven seasons playing for Surrey but has had a quiet year on the T20 circuit.
- His top score across 26 innings in the Blast, the Hundred and the European T20 Premier League this summer was 40, and he said the time was right for him to leave The Oval.
Evans seeks ‘new challenge’ at Essex after quiet season The 39-year-old batter says it’s “the right time to move on” from Surrey The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day One, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday November 20th 1997 Pollard was part of the squad in each of the five IPL-winning seasons: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Kieron Pollard leads his team on to the field, MI New York vs San Francisco Unicorns, Major League Cricket (MLC), Dallas, July 18, 2024 NZ vs Ind 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to get in as New Zealand and India prepare for another slugfest Dew will likely play a big role again in Christchurch and the team winning the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will likely open in the second game, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot despite not playing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to sit out, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Batting in white-ball cricket has become less about where the head is or the feet go and more about what the hands do Pratika Rawal notched up her fourth ODI century, India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A vs Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in star-studded New Zealand A squad The New Zealand A squad is of 19 members, but the players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-dayers, with the others released to play the Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on his international debut, New Zealand vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025 Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before linking up with the India ODI team Shikhar Mohan hit a half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, 1st day, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-series final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion scare, a troublesome neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal Steven Smith’s neck needed medical attention after he survived a close call in the 27th over, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, by crushing margins at that, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter standing tall at any given time – has hurt them the most Travis Head fought for Australia after their follow-on, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marnus Labuschagne walks back with his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Through rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa flex their championship mettle The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and belief into a statement win that reshes the series Matthew Breetzke’s juggling catch to dismiss Steven Smith served up this dramatic moment, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 SA vs Aus 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia can’t ‘per over cracks’ after innings thrashing Australia will need to seriously consider changes to their batting line-up for the deciding Test in Ce Town Steven Smith was out pulling Kagiso Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 5th day, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs offered a strong response from the WTC champions after going down in Durban last week Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out when he got to three-figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, 3rd day, October 20, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball Janith Liyanage celebrates with team-mates after hitting six to win the game off the penultimate ball, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company in Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double-century, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrate victory after chasing down 430, England vs Sri Lanka, Tri-series, October 22, 2026 Laurie Evans has signed a one-year deal with Essex for next year’s T20 Blast and hopes that a “new challenge” can revitalise his career at the age of 39.
Evans has spent the last seven seasons playing for Surrey but has had a quiet year on the T20 circuit. His top score across 26 innings in the Blast, the Hundred and the European T20 Premier League this summer was 40, and he said the time was right for him to leave The Oval. “During the summer I came to the realisation that it was the right time for me to move on – both personally and for the club,” Evans said.
“I felt I needed a new challenge and that the club needed some new energy. I’d like to thank everybody at Surrey for all they have given me in my career, from when I joined the club as a boy to leaving now.” Essex made it out of the group stage of the Blast for the first time in three seasons this year, though were thrashed by Hampshire in the quarter-finals. They will hope that Evans can cover the likely absence of Jordan Cox next summer, who looks set to be part of England’s Test squad for the Ashes which will clash with the Blast.
“We are all delighted to welcome Laurie to the squad, and we hope our supporters are just as excited about his arrival,” Chris Silverwood, Essex’s director of cricket and head coach, said. “Laurie has been part of successful teams around the world, bringing an exciting, attacking brand of cricket alongside a wealth of experience that will be a real asset to the club. “As well as adding valuable runs to the side, Laurie’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable in supporting the development of our younger players.
His ability to help lead both on and off the field will also be a huge benefit to the squad.” Evans has not played a first-class match since 2021 but Essex said that his new white-ball deal “includes an oon to play in the County Championship” if required. Laurie Evans drives back over the bowler’s head, Surrey v Nottinghamshire, Vitality Blast final, Edgbaston, October 4, 2020 Evans came through the Surrey pathway as a young player but made his breakthrough at Warwickshire. He joined Sussex ahead of the 2017 season and briefly threatened to break into England’s white-ball set-up – he was named in a 55-man training squad during the Covid pandemic – but never won an international c.
He returned to Surrey – initially on loan – later that year and became an increasingly prominent feature on the franchise circuit, playing a match-winning hand in the 2021-22 Big Bash final for Perth Scorchers. His career was briefly threatened by a positive test for a banned substance in 2022. He denied any wrongdoing and his provisional suspension was lifted the following year.
