Defending champions Essex off the mark

'Marshall is my No. 1 fast bowler'

'He would just keep coming all day'

'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'