England international Jodi Grewcock has signed a contract extension with Essex Women that will keep her at the club until the end of the 2028 season. The 21-year-old all-rounder has been a key member of the side with both bat and ball since its professional introduction last year. Her performances for Essex have seen her called up to represent England. The new deal keeps her at Essex as she continues her career.
Grewcock has represented Essex in 19 List A matches, scoring nearly 700 runs at an average of 47, while taking nine wickets. In T20 cricket, she has scored 375 runs at an average of 42 and claimed seven wickets from 16 appearances. These performances show her value to Essex since the professional setup was introduced last year. She has contributed with both bat and ball across the two formats.
The 21-year-old made her England debut in an ODI against New Zealand in May and has been named in the squad to face Ireland in September. Her performances for Essex helped her earn the chance to play international cricket. Grewcock will now continue to develop at the highest level while remaining with Essex. Her England call-up follows a strong period of domestic cricket with the county side.
In this year’s edition of The Hundred, Grewcock featured for Southern Brave, having represented Trent Rockets last year. Her appearances in the competition have come alongside her domestic cricket with Essex. She has gained experience in The Hundred while continuing to play an important role for her county side. Her move to Southern Brave this season followed her time with Trent Rockets last year.
Essex Women’s head coach Stephen Parry praised Grewcock’s progress and commitment after the contract extension was announced. “Jodi has had an amazing journey so far, and it is wonderful to see her talent and commitment being recognised.” Parry highlighted the journey Grewcock has made and the recognition she has received for her performances. The new contract will keep her at Essex Women until the end of the 2028 season.
Grewcock’s performances for Essex have helped her earn international recognition after becoming part of the club’s professional setup last year. She has since made her England debut against New Zealand in May and has been named in the squad for the September series against Ireland. Alongside her county cricket, she has also continued to play in The Hundred. This season she has featured for Southern Brave after playing for Trent Rockets last year.
The new contract keeps Grewcock at Essex Women until the end of the 2028 season. She has established herself as an important all-rounder for the side with contributions in both formats. Her England debut against New Zealand in May has added an international milestone to her career. She has also been selected for the Ireland series in September, while her Hundred experience continues with Southern Brave. Her new deal provides further continuity as she continues her domestic and international cricket career with Essex and England ahead.
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