By Nigel Gardner

“Safety on and off the field must always come first and I’m grateful for the understanding shown by all”
Ryan Duckett
“It’s a disappointing way to end our defence. We knew it was a slim chance, but it’s still disappointing”
Andre Nel
ESSEX’S slim hopes of defending their County Championship and Bob Willis Trophy titles were almost certainly ended by a positive Covid-19 test, which forced the abandonment of the Group 1 match at Derby.
Shortly before the start of play on day two, it was confirmed an unnamed Derbyshire pl...