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Essex v Kent, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Stevens edges Kent ahead between showers

May 23, 2013: Rain produced a stop-start afternoon and evening session that Kent ended up handling better, thanks to a 145-run partnership between Darren Stevens and Ben Harmison

Essex v Kent, Chelmsford, 1st day

Napier hauls Essex out of latest hole

May 22, 2013: Once again runs from Graham Napier rescued Essex from a precarious position, as he and captain James Foster ensured the hosts posted a modest yet acceptable first innings score.

Glamorgan v Essex, Cardiff, 4th day

Thrilling Essex win stills talk of crisis

May 18, 2013: Essex's successful run chase on a thrilling day in Cardiff took them second in Division Two and stilled talk of crisis

Glamorgan v Essex, Cardiff, 3rd day

Walters' near miss gives Glamorgan hope

May 17, 2013: Stewart Walters fell two runs short of securing Glamorgan's first century of the season but they built a useful second-innings lead on the third day of their Division Two clash with Essex at Cardiff

Glamorgan v Essex, Cardiff, 2nd day

Bopara ton punishes Glamorgan

May 16, 2013: Ravi Bopara struck his first century of the season to put Essex in a strong position on the second day of their Championship Division Two clash with Glamorgan

Glamorgan v Essex, Cardiff, 1st day

Allenby, Walters see Glam recover

May 15, 2013: Jim Allenby and Stewart Walters cracked half-centuries as Glamorgan frustrated Essex on the opening day at Cardiff. Glamorgan made 231, a relatively impressive score considering Essex had had them 114 for 6.

County news

Essex replace Quiney with Rutherford

May 15, 2013: Essex have signed New Zealand batsman Hamish Rutherford to replace Rob Quiney as their overseas player for the remainder of the season.

Scotland v Essex, YB40 Group B, Edinburgh

Westley, Phillips see off Scotland

May 12, 2013: Essex powered their way to a 59-run win over Scotland in a Yorkshire Bank 40 match reduced by rain to 29 overs a side

Lancashire v Essex, Old Trafford, 4th day

Mahmood blunders as Lancs thunder to win

May 10, 2013:

Lancashire v Essex, Old Trafford, 3rd day

Parry bright amid the gloom

May 9, 2013: Essex extended their lead to 252 runs, before rain washed out the remainder of the day

Lancashire v Essex, Old Trafford, 2nd day

Lancashire batting fails again

May 8, 2013: Lancashire's inability to post a competitive first-innings total has allowed Essex to take command at Old Trafford

Lancashire v Essex, Old Trafford, 1st day

Responsible Napier rallies Essex

May 7, 2013: Graham Napier made an unbeaten century batting with the tail to lift Essex towards a respectable total against Lancashire

Durham v Essex, YB40 Group B, Chester-le-Street

Essex bounce back but Bopara fails again

May 5, 2013: Essex recovered from their mauling at home to Yorkshire Bank 40 holders Hampshire on Friday with a four-wicket victory over Durham at Chester-le-Street.

Essex v Hampshire, YB40 Group B, Chelmsford

Vince ton smashes Essex

May 3, 2013: A magnificent century from James Vince carried Hampshire to a crushing nine wicket victory over Essex in the opening Yorkshire Bank 40 match of the new season at Chelmsford

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 3rd day

Napier steers Essex to priceless win

May 1, 2013: Graham Napier played one of his best innings to guide Essex over the line against Hampshire and provide coach Paul Grayson with some much-needed respite

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Essex look to Cook for assistance

Apr 30, 2013: Graham Napier gave Essex a first-innings lead with a lower-order half-century to put his side on top at Chelmsford

Essex v Hampshire, Chelmsford, 1st day

Essex stumble on Bopara's mixed day

Apr 29, 2013: Ravi Bopara had a mixed day. It started with him being named in the England Lions squad, then two wickets followed but he failed with the bat as Essex stumbled

Spot-fixing

Kaneria loses spot-fixing appeal

Apr 26, 2013: Danish Kaneria has lost his ECB disciplinary appeal against two corruption convictions, although he could still have the length of his life ban from cricket reduced

County news

Grayson apologies for 'shambolic' display

Apr 22, 2013: Essex's head coach Paul Grayson has issued a public apology over what he described as the county's "shambolic" display in losing to Northamptonshire by an innings

Spot-fixing

'I have no desire to participate' - Westfield

Apr 22, 2013: The full statement made by Mervyn Westfield after reluctantly agreeing to give evidence in an ECB hearing called to consider Danish Kaneria's appeal against his ban for match-fixing