Bears beat Essex to go top of Division One
Warwickshire wrap up a two-day win over Essex to go top of the County Championship table and boost their title hopes.
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Chris Woakes is a renowned former Test cricketer for England.
Dean Elgar is a cricketer who played for Essex in the match against Sussex.
Manav Suthar is a 24-year-old Indian cricketer known for his bowling performances in the County Championship.
Tom Westley is a former England Test batter who represents Essex.
Zen Malik is a cricketer who plays for Warwickshire.
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Warwickshire wrap up a two-day win over Essex to go top of the County Championship table and boost their title hopes.
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