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Holdsworth to meet his players later

Chelmsford City`s new boss will be introduced to the players and staff at the club today.

Dean Holdsworth was appointed earlier this week.

He replaces Glenn Pennyfather who stood down at the end of the season.

Added by news on 25/05/2013 08:09:39

Essex heading for draw

Cricket and - weather-permitting - Kent will resume on 214 for 5 in their County Championship match with Essex at Chelmsford.

That's a lead of 2 runs.

There was no play yesterday because of the rain.

Added by news on 25/05/2013 08:08:49

Hammers cancelled

Speedway - Tonight's clash between the Lakeside Hammers and Coventry is off.

The track at Arena Essex has been affected by the overnight rain.

Added by news on 24/05/2013 11:48:21

Cook calls on England to toughen up

Essex's Alastair Cook is calling on England's batsmen to step up in the second Test against New Zealand which starts today at Headingley.

Only Joe Root and Jonathan Trott passed 50 runs in the first match at Lords.

Test Captain Cook says they need to be able to adapt to the conditions better.

Read the story and watch the video on the ECB website HERE

(Pod image courtesy of ECB)

Added by nick hull on 24/05/2013 07:39:29

Essex v Kent - Day 3

Cricket and Kent will resume on 214 for 5 for on Day Three of their rain-affected County Championship match with Essex at Chelmsford.

The hosts made 212 in their first innings.

Added by nick hull on 24/05/2013 07:38:17