Ben Allison: Worcestershire re-sign Essex paceman for two matches

Worcestershire have re-signed bowling all-rounder Ben Allison from Essex on loan for their next two County Championship matches against Surrey and Durham.

He will be one of at least two changes to the Pears side as they return from T20 Blast to Championship duty for the first time in three weeks to play county champions Surrey, as England spinner Shoaib Bashir is still there on loan from Somerset.

The 6ft 5in Allison, 24, has not played any first-class cricket since joining Worcestershire on loan for the final three Championship games last season.

He took five wickets and made 134 runs as the club secured promotion back to Division One.