Middlebrook hopeful of England place
	1:04pm Wed 14 May 08
	ESSEX spinner James Middlebrook is determined to break into the England set-up despite being overlooked so far by the selectors.

	Essex skipper Pettini delighted with "special effort"
	9:32am Tue 13 May 08
	ESSEX skipper Mark Pettini has spoken of the county's "special effort" following their record-breaking 156-run defeat of Surrey at The Oval.

	Pettini helps keep Essex's run going
	8:24am Mon 12 May 08
	A SCINTILLATING batting performance from Essex captain Mark Pettini helped the side extend their unbeaten start to the Friends Provident Trophy, with a resounding 156-run victory over Surrey.

	Chris proves the Wright man for Essex
	9:15am Sun 11 May 08
	Essex (207 & 301-8) bt Middlesex (302 & 203) by 2 wkts CHRIS Wright came back to haunt Middlesex, as he helped secure Essex victory at Chelmsford.

	Essex in danger as Middlesex move closer to victory
	8:30am Sat 10 May 08
	Essex (207 & 123-5) need 176 runs to beat Middlesex (302 & 203) MIDDLESEX moved to within touching distance of securing victory with Essex needing 176 runs to win on the final day at Chelmsford and only five wickets spare to do it.

Devastating Nel makes late breakthrough

8:36pm Thursday 8th May 2008

MIDDLESEX bowler Danny Evans put Essex to the sword on the second day of their County Championship Division 2 match at Chelmsford.

	Essex's Middlebrook on fire with the ball against Middlesex
	7:16pm Wed 7 May 08
	ESSEX saw Middlesex make good progress on day one of their LV County Championship, Division Two clash at the County Ground.

	Essex chief East believes billionaire Stanford has got it wrong
	7:15pm Wed 7 May 08
	ESSEX chief executive David East believes billionaire Allen Stanford's proposals for an English version of the IPL would be a disater.

	More injury trouble for Essex’s Phillips
	2:40pm Wed 7 May 08
	COUNTY CRICKET: THE season has only just started – but already it has turned sour for Essex all-rounder Tim Phillips.