Alastair Cook would prefer no County Championship to a less 'meaningful' shortened season

Mar 29, 2020 Essex's chief executive suggests a regional competition instead of a full Championship season

James Anderson's desire for comeback is undimmed - Alastair Cook

Nov 13, 2019 Unfinished business will ensure England seamer gets back to full fitness, says former captain

Silverwood's clarity can bring out best in Joe Root - Alastair Cook

Nov 11, 2019 Top three will be given a licence to bat all day, says former captain, as England seek Test reboot

Somerset force Essex to fight for draw to seal title on dramatic final day

Sep 26, 2019 Jack Leach, Roelof van der Merwe give hosts a glimpse of a miracle before Sir Alastair Cook restores order for Essex

Westley misses twin tons but guides Essex to safety

Sep 13, 2019 He added 97 to his first-innings century in a final-day stand with Alastair Cook, but the draw leaves Somerset in prime position for the title

Best XI

English with a hint of Aussie

Aug 9, 2019 Nick Compton picks a team from among the best cricketers he played with

Jamie Porter, Aaron Beard run through Somerset to keep Essex momentum going

Jun 25, 2019 In successive weeks, the top two counties in the Championship have been sent packing at Fortress Chelmsford

Aaron Beard's electric spell brings talk of Fortress Chelmsford

Jun 24, 2019 Beard grabs four top-order wickets with first 15 balls, Jamie Porter chimes in with five-for

Alastair Cook stands up for Essex but Somerset have designs on elusive title

Jun 23, 2019 Without Cook's 80 off 186 balls, Essex would have fared a good deal worse as Somerset trail by 184 runs

Alastair Cook misses out on career first as Essex grind down Kent

May 29, 2019 Former England opener falls for 90 before arrival of rain gives the visitors a glimmer of hope