Essex approach Warwickshire's Hemp

Essex have made an official approach to Warwickshire for their unsettled vice captain David Hemp.

The 30-year-old left-handed batsman, formerly an England A player, has turned down a new two-year contract at Edgabaston, saying that he wants a longer deal.

Warwickshire have refused to make an improved offer and Hemp, who rejected a contract extension last year, is now free to move.

Although Essex are the first county to show an interest in Hemp, there is a possibility he may return to Glamorgan, whom he left five years ago.