Sam Cook

The Essex seamer on hat-trick balls, the Kookaburra and managing his England "obsession"

But Essex sweat on possible points deduction after Feroze Khushi uses oversized bat

Century stand leaves home side facing likely 300-plus chase on final day

Notts lose last six wickets for 34 runs as visitors regain advantage

Alastair's unbeaten half-century builds on Sam's three wickets as hosts begin reply unscathed

England's spare batter hits 135 off 125 as Essex seize their moment to set up a victory push

Simon Harmer claims eight for the match as Sam Cook and Jamie Porter add impact

He claims 4 for 18 before Critchley steers run-chase with unbeaten half-century

Visitors bowled out despite Ravi Bopara fifty to suffer fourth consecutive loss

Steady century steers hosts as dropped catches cost Essex dear

Champions of 2017 and 2019 - and Bob Willis Trophy winners in 2020 - as ruthless as ever

Flimsy batting leaves hosts on brink of defeat in first match back in top flight

Seam bowler to stay at club at least until end of 2025

Only 52.2 overs possible on rain-hit day at Headingley

Only 4.4 overs needed for visitors to take final two Kent wickets on fourth morning

Bowler has nine for the match, but Essex can't seal early win despite taking extra half hour

Manchester Originals take their defence of 120 to the wire in low-scoring thriller

Sam Billings will captain an experienced squad in the four-day match in Canterbury

Benny Howell and Jake Lintott also included in 13-man squad for 50-over tour games