HUGE doubts surround the future of Paul Grayson as head coach of Essex Cricket Club.

Grayson has been in charge at the County Ground for the past eight seasons.

But his role is now rumoured to be at risk following Essex’s defeat against Warwickshire in the quarter finals of the T20 Blast competition last week..

Former England wicket-keeper Paul Nixon and ex Essex batsman Grant Flower have both been mentioned as possible replacements for Grayson.

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