Chris Stocks discusses the red-ball dynasty being built at Essex with Chelmsford bowling hero Simon Harmer

Conqueror: Simon Harmer topped the bowling charts again

In a summer like no other, Simon Harmer says winning the Bob Willis Trophy for Essex at Lord’s this week would feel as satisfying as last year’s County Championship triumph. Harmer has been a key component of his side’s success this summer, the South African-born off-spinner’s 34 wickets in five matches taking his tally in redball cricket since the start of the 2017 season to 246 at an average of 19.34.
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