Paul Hiscock

Rain denies Essex victory hopes

Rain denies Essex victory hopes

Essex hopes of recording their second successive victory in the County Championship were finally dented by heavy rain which swept across the ground with 11 statutory overs still remaining

28-Apr-2001•Paul Hiscock

Northants collapse to rampant Irani

Essex ended the third day in a strong position to achieve their second win of the season, leading by 313 runs with two wickets intact

27-Apr-2001•Paul Hiscock

Evenly matched encounter between Northants and Essex

Evenly matched encounter between Northants and Essex

At the end of a day when 42 overs were lost to rain, Northamptonshire finished the day trailing Essex by 87 runs with six first innings wickets standing in this compelling encounter between two of last season's promoted teams

26-Apr-2001•Paul Hiscock

Northants on top despite Robinson's obdurate knock

Northants on top despite Robinson's obdurate knock

Although Essex were well served by a vigilant 61 from Darren Robinson, it was the visitors that enjoyed the better of the opening day's play

25-Apr-2001•Paul Hiscock

Assertive batting from Irani and Peters gains Essex promotion

Assertive batting from Irani and Peters gains Essex promotion

Essex gained promotion to the First Division with a six-wicket victory over contenders Warwickshire after the two captains had agreed to declare innings in an attempt to set up a positive finish

17-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Warwickshire gain consolation for championship defeat at Chelmsford

Warwickshire gain consolation for championship defeat at Chelmsford

Warwickshire gained consolation for their championship defeat when they cruised to a six wicket win against Essex in their National League encounter at Chelmsford

17-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Grayson and Law stage batting recovery for Essex

Grayson and Law stage batting recovery for Essex

Playing on the pitch that had been used for the Championship match between the two sides, Essex won the toss and elected to bat

17-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Essex set 201 to beat Warwickshire

Essex set 201 to beat Warwickshire

Drizzle delayed the resumption until 1.30 and with play underway in the other three promotion matches, both captains, Ronnie Irani and Neil Smith agreed to declarations to set up the possibility of a positive conclusion

16-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Warwickshire narrow gap on third placed Essex

Warwickshire narrow gap on third placed Essex

Warwickshire declared immediately on reaching 400 which gained them their first batting point as they narrowed the gap on third placed Essex to just two points

14-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Essex begin reply to Warwickshire's 400-8 declared

Essex begin reply to Warwickshire's 400-8 declared

The home side were given an immediate boost this morning when Mark Ilott bowled Dougie Brown with the first ball of the day

14-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Robinson and Irani see Essex to respectability

Robinson and Irani see Essex to respectability

Essex ended a fascinating day's play still needing 43 runs to avoid the follow-on with five wickets intact

14-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

Warwickshire make good start to vital promotion contest

Warwickshire make good start to vital promotion contest

Despite missing four first team players, including Allan Donald, Warwickshire enjoyed a good start in their vital promotion contest at Chelmsford as openers Michael Powell and Mark Wagh batted through the opening session

13-Sep-2000•Paul Hiscock

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