Law stands alone against Muralitharan
Andy Wilson

Day 1 reports

• Anderson makes breakthrough for Essex
• Atherton holds Lancashire together against Essex
• Atherton's century sounds Ashes warning

Day 3 reports

• Hegg ensures that Atherton's innings is not wasted
• Lancashire bowlers capitalise on Atherton and Hegg's efforts
• Muralitharan the ideal support for Atherton and Hegg
• Essex in trouble despite Law's hundred
• Muralitharan forces Essex to follow on
• Law stays defiant as Essex wickets tumble

Day 4 reports

• Law stands alone against Muralitharan
• Lancashire beat Essex despite Law's two tons