Essex opener Varun Chopra retires from cricket

Sam Cook claims ten in the match in 96.3-over rout at Chelmsford

25 wickets tumble on first day at Chelmsford as seamers dominate

Ronnie Irani voices concerns that off-field activity has caused downturn in performance

Alastair Cook has rare bowl as contest peters out after third-day washout

Fighting fifty from Hashim Amla prevents complete collapse as Essex attack shares seven wickets

Dan Lawrence 78 as Essex rack up runs after choosing to bat in south London

Former Essex captain, who will represent Netherlands at T20 World Cup, ends 19-year county career

Spinner claims seven wickets for the match as Essex hold top spot in Division Two

Gloucestershire duo put on 58 as Bracey posts his seventh half-century of season