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Essex rout Leicestershire
Essex stormed to a two-day LV County Championship victory over Leicestershire at Grace Road as they wrapped up an innings-and-74-run success.
Full marks for Masters
David Masters picked up five wickets to help Essex into a commanding position on the first day of their LV County Championship Division Two match against former county Leicestershire.
Kaneria not to be replaced
Essex chief executive David East has confirmed the county will not recruit an overseas replacement for Danish Kaneria for the rest of the season.
Cliff hangs on for Leicestershire
Leicestershire will be looking to build on a good draw against Middlesex at Lord's when they entertain Essex in a LV County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.
Essex brush Glamorgan aside
Essex took a huge step towards the NatWest Pro40 Second Division title when they crushed Glamorgan by 130 runs at Colchester.
Worcestershire clear at the top
Daryl Mitchell's century provided the cornerstone for Worcestershire's comfortable six-wicket win over Essex at Colchester, to consolidate their place at the head of Division Two.
England send trio to counties
England have made Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara available to their counties for Sunday’s NatWest Pro40 matches.
Ton up Foster puts Essex in charge
James Foster's first LV County Championship century of the summer helped carry Essex into a lead of 346 over Division Two leaders Worcestershire at Colchester.
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