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Strong in every department, Essex are still Surrey’s most likely usurpers and the return of Chris Silverwood at the helm could provide the spark needed.
It was Silverwood who ushered in a golden spell for the club when he led Essex to the title in 2017, the first of four trophies in as many seasons.
The former England seamer has stressed his desire for long-term stability by bringing through the next generation, a r...
