Mark Pettini

Essex hand new contracts to eight players including Ravi Bopara and Graham Napier

Wednesday 3rd October 13:49

Eight Essex players have signed new contracts including Ravi Bopara, Graham Napier and Mark Pettini.

Pettini inks new Essex deal

Monday 19th July 14:34

Mark Pettini has signed a contract extension with Essex through to the end of the 2012 season.

Foster handed Essex reins

Friday 2nd July 21:12

James Foster has taken over as Essex captain following Mark Pettini's decision to stand down.

Pettini to take a break

Tuesday 15th June 10:07

Mark Pettini has been granted a short rest by Essex after a difficult few months for the club captain.

Foster takes Essex reins

Saturday 12th June 19:50

James Foster will captain Essex for the remainder of the county's Friends Provident t20 campaign.

Pettini welcomes changes

Thursday 8th April 11:28

Essex captain Mark Pettini believes the rule changes imposed for this season's County Championship are for the better.

Essex destroy dismal Dragons

Sunday 24th August 19:31

Essex took a huge step towards the NatWest Pro40 Second Division title with a comprehensive 130-run win over Glamorgan.

Win first of many, says Pettini

Monday 18th August 09:06

Mark Pettini believes Essex's victory in the Friends Provident Trophy final will be the first of many pieces of silverware he will enjoy as captain.

Kent keep defence alive

Saturday 26th July 14:39

Kent won the first Twenty20 Cup semi-final against Essex by 14 runs at the Rose Bowl.

FP Trophy South East round-up

Sunday 20th April 20:05

Andrew Strauss hit a century as Middlesex beat Surrey on the Duckworth/Lewis method at the Oval.