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Smith targets stability and success

Smith targets stability and success

Surrey's new captain preached a message of pride and responsibility as he arrived to begin the task of rebuilding the county in his image

12-Apr-2013•Alan Gardner

No CLT20 but the heavy roller is back

No CLT20 but the heavy roller is back

Five things to watch out for during the 2013 county season

09-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Lancs and Hants look strong

Lancs and Hants look strong

ESPNcricinfo's senior correspondent George Dobell looks at the prospects for clubs in Division Two

09-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Warwickshire still ahead of the pack

Warwickshire still ahead of the pack

ESPNcricinfo's senior correspondent George Dobell runs the rule over the Division One clubs

09-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Yorks hope to click again

Yorks hope to click again

The bowling has been strengthened but England call-ups could hurt Yorkshire as they look to build on an impressive 2012

08-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Little cause for Worcs optimism

Little cause for Worcs optimism

Worcestershire's thin squad will need a dose of luck if promotion is to be contemplated

08-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Warwickshire eye dominant legacy

Warwickshire eye dominant legacy

The champions' settled squad has a new leader in Dougie Brown but signs are that their success will continue

06-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Morgan's IPL high-wire act leaves England hanging

Morgan's IPL high-wire act leaves England hanging

Rather than getting first-class runs in England in April, Eoin Morgan will be enjoying the heat and glamour of the IPL - and putting his slim Ashes chances on the line

02-Apr-2013•David Hopps

Results not on the production line

Results not on the production line

Leicestershire still bring through talented players but their prospects for success on the field look limited

02-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Side in transition capable of competing

Side in transition capable of competing

Kent's exciting crop of youngsters is a reason for positivity at Canterbury

01-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Chapple still key for Lancs revival

Chapple still key for Lancs revival

Lancashire will expect to bounce straight back to Division One of the Championship but their bowling attack looks heavily reliant on veteran Glen Chapple

01-Apr-2013•George Dobell

Hampshire can add to one-day glory

Hampshire can add to one-day glory

Hampshire are one-day kings but they can also add promotion to their CV

30-Mar-2013•George Dobell

Progress elusive for Glamorgan

Progress elusive for Glamorgan

Glamorgan have some experienced heads and the nucleus of a capable side but the lack of local talent is worrying

28-Mar-2013•George Dobell

Essex seek an end to underachievement

Essex seek an end to underachievement

Essex continue to produce talented young players but they need to find the right blend from their squad to challenge for promotion and silverware

28-Mar-2013•George Dobell

Durham aim to build on Collingwood revolution

Durham aim to build on Collingwood revolution

A change of captaincy reinvigorated Durham last season but another transitional campaign awaits a squad still reliant on old stagers

27-Mar-2013•George Dobell

Young Derbyshire up for challenge

Young Derbyshire up for challenge

Derbyshire will aim to pick up where they left off in 2012 but Division One of the Championship will test their skills, spirit and unity

27-Mar-2013•George Dobell

Bopara worth bearing in mind

Bopara worth bearing in mind

Despite drifting into the wilderness, Ravi Bopara could still be the man England are looking for

17-Jan-2013•George Dobell

Are overseas players worth the bother for counties?

Are overseas players worth the bother for counties?

They are, if teams know where to look and can work their way around the international schedule

23-Dec-2012•Tim Wigmore

Tredwell inherits age of limitations

Tredwell inherits age of limitations

James Tredwell faces a tougher financial climate at Canterbury than his predecessor but shares Rob Key's ambition on the international stage

19-Nov-2012•Tim Wigmore

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