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Gooch leaves role at Essex

Dec 5, 2011: Graham Gooch, the former England batsman, has stepped down as Essex batting coach to focus on his England role

Essex v Unicorns, Clydesdale Bank 40, Chelmsford

Unicorns slide to sixth straight loss

May 22, 2011: Essex condemned Unicorns to their sixth Clydesdale Bank 40 defeat in as many matches as they coasted to an eight-wicket victory in today's Group C match at Chelmsford

Surrey v Essex, Whitgift School, 1st day

Tremlett and Cook make their mark

May 18, 2011:

Essex v Nottinghamshire, Clydesdale Bank 40, Chelmsford

Cook and Foster seal Essex chase

May 1, 2011: James Foster and Matt Walker put together a thrilling unbeaten century stand to carry Essex to a superb seven-wicket victory over Nottinghamshire in their Clydesdale Bank 40 clash at Chelmsford

Essex v Glamorgan, Chelmsford, 4th day

Bopara century leads Essex victory

Apr 29, 2011: An unbeaten century from Ravi Bopara, who shared in a partnership of 217 with Matt Walker, carried Essex to a superb six-wicket triumph over Glamorgan at Chelmsford

Northamptonshire v Essex, Northampton, 4th day

Walker and Pettini close out for draw

Apr 23, 2011: Essex's Matt Walker and Mark Pettini both struck unbeaten half-centuries as Essex secured a draw on the final day of their Second Division clash with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road

Essex v Durham, Chelmsford, 3rd day

Walker ton leaves Essex in charge

Sep 9, 2010: Essex put themselves in a strong position to bid farewell to Division One on a winning note as they dominated the third day's play against Durham at Chelmsford

Essex v Lancashire, FP20 Q-F, Chelmsford

Pettini and Walker script Essex victory

Jul 27, 2010: Essex batting heroes Mark Pettini and Matthew Walker shared the Man-of- the-Match honours after a stunning second-wicket partnership worth 147

Essex v Nottinghamshire, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Chambers and Mickleburgh lead Essex revival

Jul 6, 2010: Maurice Chambers returned career-best figures to inspire a fine fightback by Essex against County Championship title-chasing Nottinghamshire at Chelmsford

Gloucestershire v Essex, Friends Provident t20, Bristol

Allround Essex too strong for Glamorgan

Jun 23, 2010: Essex moved into the top four of the Friends Provident t20 South Division with a comprehensive 66-run victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol

Hampshire v Essex, Rose Bowl, 3rd day

Patient Hampshire edge ahead

Jun 6, 2010: Essex's Matt Walker was left one run short of his first century of the season as Hampshire took a slender advantage going into day four of the County Championship Division One match at The Rose Bowl

Hampshire v Essex, Rose Bowl, 2nd day

Walker resists as Essex struggle

Jun 5, 2010: James Tomlinson took three wickets as Hampshire seized the upper hand in their County Championship Division One clash with Essex at the Rose Bowl

Lancashire v Essex, Old Trafford, 3rd day

Rain hampers Essex surge

May 26, 2010: Essex's bid for a second County Championship win of the season was hampered by rain at Old Trafford today

Netherlands v Essex, Clydesdale Bank 40, Amstelveen

Essex edge last-ball thriller

May 21, 2010: Essex beat Holland by just one run as the hosts came close to causing a huge Clydesdale Bank 40 upset in Amstelveen

Middlesex v Essex, County Championship, Lord's, 3rd day

Kaneria strikes after Walker's ton

Aug 13, 2009: For a day at least the focus on England's middle order didn't include Lord's as Essex fought back from a potential follow-on situation to have a chance of a final-day victory

Friends Provident Trophy round-up

Hampshire seal top spot in style

May 20, 2009: A round-up of the latest Friends Provident Matches to decide the quarter-final places

County Championship round-up

Adams' four troubles Lancashire

Apr 29, 2009: A round-up from the latest County Championship matches as Ryan Sidebottom makes his return from injury and Middlesex piles on the runs

County Championship round-up

Worcestershire struggle despite Davies ton

Apr 23, 2009: A round-up from the latest Championship matches as Nottinghamshire take strides towards victory and Essex wrap up a two-and-a-half day win

Friends Provident Trophy round-up

Swann fitness boost in Nottinghamshire victory

Apr 19, 2009: A round-up from the opening day of Friends Provident Trophy action as a number of England players try to nudge the selectors

Essex v Middlesex, Pro Arch Trophy Final, Abu Dhabi

Walker powers Essex to title

Mar 25, 2009: Essex kept their cool in testing conditions at the Sheik Zayed Stadium on Wednesday night to add the Pro ARCH Trophy to their Friends Provident Trophy success of last season after beating Middlesex in an evenly contested final