England batter Dan Lawrence says he’ll maintain nothing however fond reminiscences of Essex as he prepares to affix Surrey.
Essex completed second to Surrey within the County Championship and in addition misplaced the T20 Blast Closing to Somerset this yr.
“We got here actually shut and with a mix of climate and a bit of little bit of unhealthy luck, we could not fairly get it over the road,” Lawrence stated.
Regardless of the frustration, Lawrence predicts a brilliant future at Chelmsford.
“I feel the membership is in an awesome place if coming second within the two primary tournaments is seen as a little bit of a disappointment,” he informed BBC Essex.
“I’m positive the membership will proceed to achieve success and I look ahead to seeing what they will produce.
“It is going to be nice enjoyable coming again to my house membership and taking part in in opposition to the boys – it should be a really fascinating expertise and I am unsure how it should be now.”
Lawrence reiterated his need to symbolize England in all codecs and added: “I felt it was time for me to maneuver onto a special chapter. It is an thrilling problem, I am unhappy to be leaving however I felt prefer it was the correct factor for me to do.
“I’ve had a lot enjoyable taking part in with my nice mates. We have now received rather a lot and are available near profitable rather a lot. I will maintain nothing however fond reminiscences of this nice membership.”