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Survival secured — but is eighth now a warning or the new normal? Captaincy, recruitment, young players and the Essex squad of 2027. Money, Chelmsford, ground-sharing… and the return of Victorian-ish cricket trivia. 😂

We chat: Somerset, Surrey and Sussex – what have the last two Championship games told us, and who’s on top after day one against Sussex? Allison, Critchley and the future – young talent coming of age and quietly crucial performers. Life after Elgar – what Dean has brought to Essex beyond the runs and how on earth we replace him…

We chat: Blast reflections – where did that quarter-final optimism go, and is Essex’s reliance on momentum still our biggest weakness? One-Day Cup takeaways – young players taking their chances, squad depth and what, if anything, we learned from the competition. ☀️ Positivity in the sunshine – Championship cricket is back! Somerset, Surrey and Cheese’s bold equation: six games, four wins… the title?

We chat: Has Essex peaked at exactly the right time? We pick our standout performers. Quarter-final predictions… and can we go all the way?

We chat: 🏏 Four wins in a row. 🏏 Charlie Allison is flying. 🏏 Essex suddenly look like a team with confidence, identity and momentum… But are we getting carried away?

We chat: Sussex frustration followed by Hampshire power hitting Why Essex still feel slightly unfinished in T20 cricket How much are we missing Cook?

We chat: Matt Critchley and Simon Harmer steer Essex past Hampshire - but are Essex relying too heavily on their senior stars? Does Essex’s bowling attack has enough depth to compete with the division’s strongest sides over a packed summer schedule? Plus: T20 Blast excitement builds, Leicestershire predictions, and why this Essex side suddenly feels much harder to beat.

With a special guest… we chat: One game behind – a strong win at Hampshire, but missed opportunities; Conditions changing the game – a dry spell?   Batting questions & key players – flashes of brilliance but are we consistent?

Welcome to the 2026 season! We chat: Big signings, big expectations: what the new arrivals bring to Essex this season; Squad depth, leadership and the ongoing batting vs bowling debate; Early predictions, a brutal opening fixture list, and where Essex might finish.

In our final episode of 2025, we chat: The season that never quite caught fire — but plenty of promise in the next generation; Farewell to Browne, Rossington and Richards as a new era beckons; Kookaburra balls, too many draws, and what Essex need to make 2026 a winning one.

New episode and we chat: - Spotlight on key performers (including newbies) - Bowling unit - Momentum talk and weather watch (will September bring a washout?)

New episode! We chat: - Impressive individuals - Metro One Day Cup roundup - New signings

We chat: Jordan Cox lighting up Chelmsford! Essex bow out of the Blast...  County Championship focus shifts forward

We chat: - Campaign check in - Hampshire & Yorkshire - Squad rotation and what the future holds for the pipeline players - Show us the money...

We chat: Four defeats on the bounce - what’s causing the slide? Squad chat: who’s under pressure, and who’s still shining? Paper vs. practice... what needs to change?