Rossington signs T20-only contract with Essex for 2025

Wicketkeeper Adam Rossington has signed a new contract with Essex for the 2025 season. This deal focuses only on T20 cricket, meaning he will not take part in first-class matches this summer. Rossington's new contract replaces the final year of his previous agreement. He joined Essex in 2022, starting as a loan player. Over his career, Rossington has scored more than 3,500 runs in T20 games, with a top score of 95 and a strike-rate of 145. The 31-year-old expressed that this decision was not easy. He loves playing for Essex and wants to be involved in all formats. However, he also needs to think about his career in the long term, especially after injuries last year. Rossington has played for Middlesex and Northamptonshire in the past. He recently participated in a T20 tournament in Dubai and played two County Championship games last summer. He also took part in The Hundred competition with London Spirit. Essex's director of cricket, Chris Silverwood, supported Rossington's choice. He stated that the demands of modern cricket can be very intense. Players must make difficult decisions that are best for their careers.