By Alex Smith

August 22-25, Southampton

Hampshire v Essex
Toss: Hampshire, who elected to field
Officials: Martin Saggers, Ian Blackwell, Mike Smith

Back in the ranks: Jordan Cox hotfooted it from England duty to hit a dazzling hundred
PICTURE: Alamy

TOBY ALBERT and the rain frustrated County Championship title-chasing Essex against Hampshire at Utilita Bowl. Only 34 overs were bowled after a rain-soaked morning and afternoon, but after Sam Cook and Shane Snater had taken their partnership to 49 and Essex to 438 for eight, Tom Westley declared.
Hampshire lost Fletcha Middleton, ...