From one season to another: Australians who have county cricket calling

Ian Holland shines with bat and ball, Mohammad Abbas takes nine as hosts roll Middlesex by 249 runs

Visitors need 323 more on final day, but Hampshire will fancy chances of claiming six wickets needed

Abbas claims stunning figures of 6-11 as Hampshire take mammoth lead

Five wickets in afternoon session peg back hosts, who had won by an innings at Leicestershire

Gregory plays aggressor during 98-run stand as Middlesex let winning positions slip

Middlesex lose 7 for 30 from position of dominance to leave game finely poised

Veteran and young gun combine for seven wickets in subtle destruction of Somerset hopes

There are challenges ahead but the prospect of a full county season is something to unite us in anticipation

Next-highest score is 22 as Middlesex and Robson ride their luck