The John Player League Essex v Hampshire
Essex have always been an attractive side in one-day cricket, yet success has always eluded them, even in the season when
Keith Boyce took eight for 26 - a record which may never be beaten. This could be their season; well placed near the top of the League, every match is vital to them.
Hampshire, with Barry Richards , Gordon Greenidge and Andy Rob erts available for selection, provide some of the most formidable opposition in one-day cricket.
The programme includes news of today's other fixtures.
Commentators at Colchester
JOHN ARLOTT and PETER WALKER
Television presentation BOB DUNCAN and JOHNNIE WATHERSTON