Craig Nicholson

There are still nearly two months of the season to go, but after a poor Twenty20 campaign and its impact of stalling the Championship form it is already a case of looking to 2014

Worcestershire have taken great pleasure in hosting the touring Australians since 1902 - but it's another guest who has been the talk of the town

The batting remains a concern and promotion looks unlikely but there have been a few recent bright spots for Worcestershire fans

If Worcestershire's aim is simply to live on handouts and avoid the wooden spoon, criticism of their county status may be justified

Worcestershire's 2013 prospects previewed by the ESPNcricinfo Supporters' Network