Matches

The overriding feelings were delight and excitement as Anthony McGrath spoke to the media at Headingley after watching his Yorkshire side steamroller Essex by an innings and 106 runs inside three days.

Yorkshire wrapped up a thumping innings and 106-run victory over Essex during the third afternoon at Headingley to all but preserve their Division One status in the Rothesay County Championship. 

Yorkshire have their clash with Essex by the throat at its halfway stage, the visitors 137-7 in their first-innings reply to 390. Can the White Rose have another progressive day at Headingley? Follow this page for live updates.