County Championships
County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Essex
Overall, it was a disappointing season for Essex. Injury and availability problems hampered the County Championship side, and at the halfway point of the season, there was a threat of relegation rather than a title challenge.
They also really struggled to get off the mark in the T20.
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