Captain heralds blend of youth and experience after sealing Championship crown

It is a curious truth that whenever one of cricket's prized formats has been challenged in recent years it has often responded in a manner illustrating its value

Harmer took over the T20 captaincy this season with a clear plan of what needed to change and how he wanted Essex to approach the Blast

Whether through fortune or planning, Essex came hurtling up on the blindside to claim their maiden T20 title

Ravi Bopara plays crucial hand at the death to end long wait for trophy in another remarkable finish