Northants v Essex, Specsavers Championship Div 2, Wantage Road, 2nd day

Mickleburgh and Browne lead strong Essex reply

May 29, 2016: Jaik Mickleburgh and Nick Browne provided an opening partnership of 195 as Essex batted themselves back into the game at Wantage Road

The toughest finishing school in cricket

Jan 9, 2016: Many young England cricketers have honed their skills in the unforgiving world of Australian grade cricket. The latest generation is no exception

Surrey v Essex, LV= Championship, Division 2, Kia Oval, 2nd day

Browne shows up Surrey shortcomings

Apr 27, 2015: The England captain has not scored a Test century for 23 months. So perhaps it is reassuring to know that the production of Essex opening batsmen remains in fine working order

Essex v Glamorgan, Chelmsford, 3rd day

Rain halts Essex after Mickleburgh ton

Sep 19, 2013: Only two hours of play were possible on the third day at Chelmsford but that proved to be enough time for Essex opener Jaik Mickleburgh to score his second Championship Division Two century of the season

Essex v Glamorgan, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Mickleburgh begins push for victory

Sep 18, 2013: Gautam Gambhir and Jaik Mickleburgh got Essex off to a strong start in reply to Glamorgan's 322 on the second day at Chelmsford, a match they need to win to maintain their promotion challenge

Essex v Leicestershire, Chelmsford, 3rd day

Mickleburgh and Foakes plunder Leicestershire

Jul 19, 2013: A career-best 243 from Jaik Mickleburgh plus a first Championship century for Ben Foakes enabled Essex to take a firm grip on their Division Two clash against Leicestershire at Chelmsford

Essex v Leicestershire, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Mickleburgh and Napier take control

Jul 18, 2013: Graham Napier's superb bowling and Jaik Mickleburgh's unbeaten century enabled Essex to enjoy the better of their second day against Leicestershire.

Logan Cup 2012-13, 2nd round

Chinouya ten-for gives Rhinos big win

Nov 9, 2012: A ten-for from fast bowler Michael Chinouya helped Mid West Rhinos to an innings and 92-run win in their first Logan Cup of the season, against Southern Rocks at the Masvingo Sports Club

Zimbabwe pro-50 championship

Tuskers, Rhinos post wins

Oct 13, 2012: A round-up of Zimbabwe One-Day Competition matches on October 13

Essex v Leicestershire, Chelmsford, 1st day

Essex openers finally shine

Aug 1, 2012: Tom Westley and Jaik Mickleburgh put together Essex's first opening century partnership of the season against Leicestershire at Chelmsford to finish on 161 without loss

Essex v Gloucestershire, Colchester, 3rd day

Mickleburgh and Masters put Essex in command

Aug 19, 2011: David Masters claimed his sixth five-wicket haul of the season in an innings as Essex moved into a commanding position on day three of their County Championship Division Two clash against Gloucestershire at Colchester

Derbyshire v Essex. Derby, 3rd day

Bopara hundred gives Essex useful lead

May 12, 2011: Ravi Bopara sent another strong message to the England selectors with a superb century that put Essex back in the hunt against Derbyshire

Northamptonshire v Essex, Northampton, 1st day

Cook shines before late fightback

Apr 20, 2011: England's Alastair Cook returned to his Ashes form as he made a century for Essex on the first day of their County Championship Division Two clash with Northamptonshire at Wantage Road

Essex v Durham, Chelmsford, 1st day

Mickleburgh holds up Essex batting

Sep 7, 2010: Jaik Mickleburgh again showed his liking for the Durham attack with another polished effort that underpinned the Essex innings in the Country Championship clash at Chelmsford

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

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

Durham v Essex, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Jaik Mickleburgh and James Foster post record stand

Apr 16, 2010: Liam Plunkett inspired a Durham fightback at the Riverside - but by stumps on the second day a safe draw was surely still the limit of the dual champions' realistic ambitions against Essex

Durham v Essex, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Jaik Mickleburgh holds up defending champions

Apr 15, 2010: Durham's first day in pursuit of a third successive County Championship title did not go precisely to plan as Jaik Mickleburgh's courageous maiden first-class century built a commanding position for Essex at the Riverside

England U-19 v Bangladesh U-19, 1st youth Test, Scarborough, 1st day

Cobb double-century boosts England U-19

Jul 6, 2009: Joshua Cobb, playing his first youth Test for England Under-19s, compiled an outstanding double-century to put the hosts in a commanding position against Bangladesh Under-19s at Scarborough

Essex v West Indians, Chelmsford, 1st day

West Indian bowlers vie for Test berth

Apr 25, 2009: Alastair Cook made his return from a finger injury against the West Indians, at Chelmsford, but looked far from comfortable as he made 46 while Essex were bowled out for 263 on the opening day