Ravi Bopara was selected for Birmingham Phoenix in the draft for The Hundred © Getty Images

Bopara whacked 219 runs for once out at a strike rate of 175 in Essex's five must-win games on their way to the Blast title © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara hit an unbeaten 36 off 22 balls to lift Essex to the Blast title in his final T20 for the county © Getty Images

Simon Harmer celebrates victory with Ravi Bopara © Getty Images

Simon Harmer and Ravi Bopara with the Blast trophy © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara swings into the leg side © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara and Ryan ten Doeschate celebrate after beating Lancashire in their quarter-final © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara has been left frustrated after spending the season at number six © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara launches one over the leg side © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara of Essex in batting action against Hampshire © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara drops the ball at his feet and sets off © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara was pumped after taking a wicket © Raton Gomes

Ravi Bopara pulls out a full-length dive © Raton Gomes/BCB

Ravi Bopara guides the ball through point © Raton Gomes/BCB

Ravi Bopara made a half-century in Essex's fightback © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara hits out during Essex's defeat © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara bowls against Kent © Getty Images

Ravi Bopara and James Foster both struck centuries for Essex © Getty Images