As Cook and Browne build the platform for a strong first-innings score for Essex, Sam Cook has just settled into https://t.co/0M5bpArdTl

50 up for Essex as the opening partnership of Cook and Browne gets the side off to a good start. <br/> <br/>Cook brings it https://t.co/B8Rx17E8xY

After 15 overs Essex have progressed to 44-0, Browne is still on 20 and Cook has moved on to 22. <br/> <br/>Milnes returns in https://t.co/h2PR4Oywg1

10 overs completed at Canterbury and Cook and Browne have made a very solid start <br/> <br/>Essex are 33-0 with Browne o https://t.co/YQhB62<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/szX4pVetis">https://t.co/szX4pVetis</a></span>

Off drives <br/> <br/>Exhibit A and Exhibit B from our opening pair <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/qRMVG6QIid">https://t.co/qRMVG6QIid</a></span>

An early chance for Harry Podmore <br/> <br/>LIVE STREAM &amp; Match Centre <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq">https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq</a></span> <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/vIQ1FdelOd">https://t.co/vIQ1FdelOd</a></span>

Browne leans on another stunning drive to bring up his third boundary at the end of the 4th over. <br/> <br/>Essex move on to https://t.co/cPHsoSz3PJ

The Second XI take on Warwickshire in the Championship at the Edgbaston Community Ground today. <br/> <br/>Michael Pepper ca https://t.co/zyw1SGmVrc

A picture-perfect cover drive from Alastair Cook races to the boundary and takes Essex to 5-0 after the opening ove https://t.co/bA19fABMjC

Matt Quinn will open the bowling for us <br/> <br/>LIVE STREAM &amp; Match Centre <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq">https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq</a></span> <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/yvCYqnWgTF">https://t.co/yvCYqnWgTF</a></span>

Paul Walter misses out on selection today after failing a fitness test on his shoulder this morning. <br/> <br/>Speedy recove https://t<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/kVdFQ6w1G0">https://t.co/kVdFQ6w1G0</a></span>

The Essex XI to take on Kent in the <span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp">@CountyChamp</a></span> <br/> <br/>Play is due to get underway in just over 10 minutes' time. <span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/thekentongroup">@thekentongroup</a></span>y<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/5EsWCQQWyh">https://t.co/5EsWCQQWyh</a></span>

The hosts have won the toss at Canterbury and have inserted Essex in to bat <br/> <br/>Team news to follow shortly. <br/> <br/><span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/Moneycorp">@Moneycorp</a></span>t<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/c8bKsJeJjI">https://t.co/c8bKsJeJjI</a></span>

Here is your Kent starting line-up <br/> <br/>LIVE STREAM &amp; Match Centre <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq">https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq</a></span>

We've won the Toss &amp; will bowl first <br/> <br/>LIVE STREAM &amp; Match Centre <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq">https://t.co/lBrt6gVqaq</a></span>q<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/x7hu00fjWE">https://t.co/x7hu00fjWE</a></span>E

The return of old rivalries for one final time this season <br/> <br/>The toss is coming up in 15 minutes ahead of the 10: https://t.<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C">https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C</a></span>co/wm17MJcRhA<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C">https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C</a></span>co/wm17MJcRhA<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C">https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C</a></span>co/wm17MJcRhA<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C">https://t.co/HkPdR72D2C</a></span>

The return of old rivalries for one final time this season <br/> <br/>The toss is coming up in 15 minutes ahead of the 10: https://t.<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx">https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx</a></span>co/HlesJkchhL<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx">https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx</a></span>co/HlesJkchhL<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx">https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx</a></span>co/HlesJkchhL<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx">https://t.co/pVgLEFDjmx</a></span>

Matchday <br/> <br/><span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/KentCricket">@KentCricket</a></span>t <br/> The Spitfire Ground <br/> 10:30am start <br/><span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/CountyChamp">@CountyChamp</a></span>p <br/> Essex Cricket Matchzone <br/><span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/BBCEssexSport">@BBCEssexSport</a></span>/<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/l3naRV4Pax">https://t.co/l3naRV4Pax</a></span>

Good morning from <span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/Spitfire_Ground">@Spitfire_Ground</a></span> <br/> <br/> Gates open at 09:30 ahead of our 10:30 start this morning <br/> Well have Tos https://t.co/Mt7nTCBdPw<span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/mA5i413TIx">https://t.co/mA5i413TIx</a></span>

Back in whites tomorrow <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/TPDN5QK0Dc">https://t.co/TPDN5QK0Dc</a></span>c

How things stand as we head into the final 4 in September. <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/2P7Um6jCTD">https://t.co/2P7Um6jCTD</a></span>

Have you got yours yet?

Mens Head Coach Matt Walker has named a 13-strong squad for the visit of Essex, led by Sam Billings

Red-ball cricket is along with Sam Cook, Matt Critchley, Dan Lawrence, Adam Rossington and Paul Walter, who all r https://t.co/CfBxWQ1gcN<span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/thekentongroup">@thekentongroup</a></span>

Happy Birthday to <span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/EssexWomen">@EssexWomen</a></span> &amp; Sunrisers Captain, Kelly Castle who is 25 today! <br/> <br/>Have a great day, <span class="username"><a href="https://twitter.com/KellyyShannon">@KellyyShannon</a></span> <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/fVnUyG5ydq">https://t.co/fVnUyG5ydq</a></span>

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<span class="tag"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OnThisDay">#OnThisDay</a></span> in 2019: at Chester-le-Street to secure a Finals Day spot <span class="link"><a href="https://t.co/jQ3RrIGcv5">https://t.co/jQ3RrIGcv5</a></span>

The <span class="tag"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BattleoftheBridge">#BattleoftheBridge</a></span> resumes tomorrow