Essex

Ben Foakes produced a resolute, unbeaten 120 to steer Surrey away from the relegation places as they drew with Essex on the final day at Chelmsford. A gritty team effort with the bat ultimately denied the hosts a fifth victory of the season.

Dean Elgar marked his retirement announcement with a commanding 113 as Essex seized control of their County Championship clash against a Surrey side slipping ever deeper into relegation danger.

Dean Elgar, the former South Africa Test captain and current Essex opener, has confirmed he will call time on his playing career at the conclusion of the current season. The 39-year-old cited family reasons as the primary motivation behind his decision.

Jack Leach delivered a spin bowling masterclass at Taunton, claiming 5-81 in Essex's second innings to help Somerset surge to an eight-wicket victory and close to within two points of Division One leaders Nottinghamshire.

Jason Gallian has announced his departure as Essex chairman following Monday's AGM, with the club now in need of yet another new leader at the top of their board.

Maia Bouchier's seventh half-century in nine innings lit up the Utilita Bowl as Hampshire Hawks climbed back to the top of the Vitality Women's T20 Blast table, with results elsewhere shaking up the standings considerably.

Liam Patterson-White posted career-best match figures of 9-109 as Nottinghamshire swept aside Essex inside three days at Chelmsford, winning by an innings and 52 runs to reassert their credentials as County Championship champions.

Paul Walter's composed century steered Essex to a six-wicket triumph at Leicestershire, lifting Tom Westley's side to the top of County Championship Division One at the season's midpoint.

Matt Critchley's explosive unbeaten 90 from just 73 balls guided Essex to a convincing six-wicket triumph over Hampshire at Chelmsford.

Dom Sibley's resolute unbeaten 74 anchored Surrey's response to Essex's 409, guiding the hosts to 192-3 despite an early collapse at the Oval.

Keith Barker marked his return to Edgbaston with a match-winning 4-29 as Warwickshire defeated Essex by 41 runs in a dramatic finale.

Keith Barker marked his Warwickshire return with match-winning figures of 4-29 as the Bears secured a thrilling 41-run victory over Essex at Edgbaston.