Oversized bat costs Essex 12 points in County title race

Essex County Cricket Club has been penalized 12 points by England's Cricket Regulator after player Feroze Khushi used a non-compliant bat in an April match against Nottinghamshire. The bat failed to meet required specifications, and despite Essex winning the game, their appeal was unsuccessful. This penalty impacts their standings in the County Championship.

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