The tough, uncertain life of an assistant coach in T20
Apr 5, 2020 Never-ending travel, no job security, late payments, and lots of competition - it's no picnic working as support staff in leagues across the world
Essex v Worcestershire, County Championship, Division One, Chelmsford
Jamie Porter and Simon Harmer seal Worcestershire's long-awaited fate
Sep 20, 2018 Worcestershire's relegation to Division Two was confirmed as they slumped to an innings defeat against Essex at Chelmsford
County news
James Foster retires, coaching career beckons
Sep 14, 2018 Regarded as one of the finest wicketkeepers of his generation, Foster was unlucky not to gain more international recognition
County diary
The unenviable task of Theunis de Bruyn
Jun 19, 2018 The latest snippets from around the English game including the arrival of the world's biggest cricketer, how Yorkshire got it wrong and a match that Allan Donald could do without
Essex v Lancashire, Chelmsford, 2nd day
Foster's champion grit builds hefty lead
Apr 21, 2018 Foster, who briefly contemplated retirement last year, added 103 with Simon Harmer to take the game away from Lancashire
Essex's Championship defence
'In my heart of hearts, I wanted to play on' - Foster
Apr 5, 2018 Essex's veteran wicketkeeper was tempted to go out on a high after last season's title triumph. But he's back for another season with his ambition still burning
County news
Foster signs one-year extension with Essex
Nov 10, 2017 James Foster has committed himself to another year behind the stumps for county champions Essex
County news
Foster delighted with title he didn't see coming
Sep 17, 2017 If this is to be James Foster's last summer as a professional, Essex's wicketkeeper and former captain will go out on a high note he barely believed possible
Essex v Warwickshire, Specsavers Championship Div One, Chelmsford, Day 2
Foster's emotional ton adds to Essex feelgood factor
Jun 19, 2017 Give or take the little matter of a last over defeat in the Royal London Cup semi-final, these are good times for Essex
Essex v Lancashire, Specsavers Championship Div One, Chelmsford, 1st day
Vilas, Hameed lift Lancashire as Essex faithful rue Foster axe
Apr 7, 2017 Dane Vilas top-scored for Lancashire with 74 while Haseeb Hameed proved his fitness after suffering an injury scare