Bringing down the curtainDean Elgar to retire from professional cricket after 2026 season

The 39-year-old joined Essex in 2024 following his international retirement

 

The 39-year-old joined Essex in 2024 following his international retirement

County news Essex rope in Shardul Thakur for upcoming County season

The 33-year-old has been signed up for a seven-match deal in initial half of the 2025-26 season

 

The 33-year-old has been signed up for a seven-match deal in initial half of the 2025-26 season

End of an eraCook announces retirement from all forms of cricket

The 38-year-old finishes his career with 74 centuries and 125 half-centuries in first-class cricket

 

The 38-year-old finishes his career with 74 centuries and 125 half-centuries in first-class cricket

T20 Blast 2023Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi bowl Somerset to T20 Blast title win

Somerset defended 145 against Essex to claim their first T20 Blast title since 2005

 

Somerset defended 145 against Essex to claim their first T20 Blast title since 2005

T20 Blast 2023Lawrence-led Essex edge past Warwickshire in nervy finish to make Finals day

The Bears fought well but Essex edged home with a ball to spare

 

The Bears fought well but Essex edged home with a ball to spare