{"id":636038,"date":"2026-06-13T04:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T04:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/636038\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T04:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T04:00:15","slug":"jordan-cox-signs-new-essex-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/636038\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Cox Signs New Essex Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Essex Cricket are thrilled to announce that Essex Men\u2019s batter Jordan Cox has signed a contract extension with the Club. <\/p>\n

Cox, 25, has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at Essex until the end of the 2028 season.<\/p>\n

The right-handed batter has been an influential part of the Essex Men\u2019s side since joining from neighbouring county Kent ahead of the 2024 season. A key figure across both red-ball and white-ball cricket, Cox will now remain at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground for at least the next two seasons through to the conclusion of the 2028 season.<\/p>\n

On signing his new deal, Cox said: “I am really happy to extend my contract here with Essex. We have built a strong group both on and off the field, and I believe we are building towards success for ourselves and our fans. <\/p>\n

“The support from our Members and supporters has been fantastic, and I am grateful for the faith the Club has shown in me.<\/p>\n

“I am excited to continue my journey here, keep contributing to the team’s ambitions, and help bring more memorable moments to Chelmsford and the Club in the years ahead.”<\/p>\n

Cox has represented Essex in 19 first-class matches, scoring more than 1500 runs at an incredible average of 62.72. The right-handed batter has registered seven centuries and four half-centuries for the Club, with a career-best 207 coming against his former side.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old has also amassed more than 500 runs in 18 T20 appearances for Essex, including a superb unbeaten 139 against Hampshire Hawks last season. Averaging 36.46 in T20\u2019s for the Club, Cox’s white-ball performances in 2025 earned him a place with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise for the 2026 IPL.<\/p>\n

During his time at the Club, the wicket-keeper batter has earned international recognition with England Men\u2019s white-ball squads, playing in six T20Is and three ODIs. Cox has also received call-ups to the England Test squad, although is yet to make his Test debut due to untimely injuries.<\/p>\n

Most recently, Jordan was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team that won the 2026 IPL title.<\/p>\n

Essex Cricket\u2019s Director of Cricket, Chris Silverwood added: \u201cJordan has made an outstanding impact since joining the Club and we are obviously beyond delighted to secure his future at Essex. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a high-quality player who has already shown his ability across all formats, and at just 25-years-old there is still plenty more to come from him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis attitude, professionalism and hunger to improve have been excellent, and we believe he will continue to play a major role for Essex over the coming seasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are looking forward to seeing him build on what he has achieved so far, both at county level and on the international stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

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