Success in 2008
Despite regularly losing Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara on England duty, the 2008 season was the most successful season in the history of Essex in the limited overs format.
After being relegated in the Pro40 competition the year before, as well as suffering the retirements of veterans Ronnie Irani and Andy Flower, Essex made valuable signings in Jason Gallian from Nottinghamshire, David Masters from Leicestershire and also Chris Wright from Middlesex. These pre-season signings, notably Masters, would prove to be crucial in the various trophy campaigns.
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