London: Sourav Ganguly had a tough match in Northamptonsire’s outing against Essex in the County Championship. Sourav, who scored only 9 off 11 balls in Northants’ first innings total of 660 for five declared, was wicketless in the three overs he bowled.

Earlier, centuries by D. Sales (225), S. Peters (178) and Lance Klusener (124 not out) propelled Northants. In reply, Essex were 382 for 6 at close on the third day. (PTI)