Browsing: Essex

Somerset’s dreams of a first Championship pennant continue to bubble and squeak, for now sitting pretty at the top of the table with just three rounds to go. The innings victory over Glamorgan, while Nottinghamshire were hamstrung by the weather and a stoical Leicestershire, put the spring in a west country step.

Essex Men have signed Lancashire wicket-keeper batter George Bell on loan for the remainder of the season.

Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (day one)

Essex Women head down to Birmingham to take on Warwickshire Women in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Red-ball action returns to Chelmsford this week as Essex continue their run of back-to-back home matches, with Sussex the visitors to the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground.

Dean Elgar scored a century for Essex against Surrey only two days after announcing his retirement from professional cricket.

Dean Elgar’s 56th first-class century helped Essex into a commanding position on day two against relegation-threatened Surrey.

Rothesay County Championship, Division One, The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (day three)