Warwickshire beat Essex in two days to boost title push

Warwickshire have beaten Essex by eight wickets inside two days in the Rothesay County Championship. The result lifts their title challenge. Essex were bowled out cheaply enough for the game to finish on day two, and Warwickshire knocked off the runs for the loss of two wickets. It is a big swing in the race at the top of the table, and it hands Warwickshire momentum with matches still to play.