Essex County Cricket Club

Leicestershire's Division Two match with Essex ended in a draw despite both sides' efforts to make a game of it.

Essex coach Paul Grayson suggests Ravi Bopara will not be fit for England's second Test against West Indies on 25 May.

Essex are closing in on signing a replacement overseas player for Peter Siddle to play in this season's Twenty20 Cup.

Charl Willoughby's four-wicket haul proves in vain as Essex have to settle for a draw with Glamorgan.

Champions Lancashire are among the casualties as the County Championship schedule on Sunday was wiped out by rain.

Australian Test seamer Peter Siddle will not be joining Essex for this year's Twenty20 competition after sustaining a back injury.

Essex head coach Paul Grayson describes Ravi Bopara's century against Yorkshire as a positive sign for his club and country.

Yorkshire draw with Essex following a heavily rain-affected final day of their Division Two clash at Headingley.

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