ESSEX Eagles – who clinched their first ever T20 title with victory in last year’s Vitality Blast – will begin the defence of their title with a home clash with Middlesex on Thursday August 27.
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday that this summer’s shortened domestic season will culminate with Vitality Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston on Saturday, October 3.
Essex’s game is one of seven to kick off on the opening day with the game between Yorkshire Vikings and Notts Outlaws at Emerald Headingley opening Sky Sports’ live coverage of the...
