Defending champions Essex off the mark

'He would just keep coming all day'

'You had to play Shane the bowler, and the man'

'His ability to swing the ball late was phenomenal'

'He was quirky as a batsman and keeper'

'He had the best footwork I've seen'

'If you wanted a player to bat for your life, Border would be it'

'An amazing record for 20-plus years'

'The best puller and hooker of the ball I've seen'