No one disputes that counties have bills to pay, but pricing policies for Championship cricket too often put off all but the most hardened fans

Thilan Samaraweera reflects on his international career and looks ahead to an enriching county stint with Worcestershire

Two matches into the Championship season and it is already time to ask 'What has gone wrong with Essex?'

Northamptonshire's early season form has suggested that are promotion candidates as David Willey runs through Essex

The exasperation induced by the wagging tail is something Northamptonshire's opponents might become familiar with this season

Northamptonshire weren't touted as promotion contenders but few counties have started 2013 better. Rain denied them victory at Glamorgan last week and here the vaunted Essex batting line-up were dismissed for 183.

Somerset have a reputation for finishing second and, as their side ages, they may soon begin to wonder if their best chance of a trophy has gone

Simon Katich and Ashwell Prince put on a 181-run stand that could be the sign of thing to come for Lancashire's opponents in Division Two

Luke Procter's runs and wickets for Lancashire in their opening championship match of the season has vindicated the faith of his director of cricket, Peter Moores

Neither Alan Richardson nor Glen Chapple were ever capped at Test level. But, even aged 37 and 39 respectively, England's loss remains county cricket's gain.

Any illusions that Lancashire would find Championship promotion easy were dispelled on an attritional opening day at Old Trafford

The county season is about to start - time to stop the moaning and get excited

Ireland allrounder John Mooney faces the prospect of disciplinary action following a tweet made in response to Margaret Thatcher's death

Difficult times at The Oval

Crying out for KP The miserable spectacle of Surrey’s batting collapse against Hampshire – 9 for 4 in the third over and 42 for 6 in the 12th – was proof that their side had a bizarre imbalance

Franchises and the false Australian comparison

Evolution before revolution?

Boring military medium

Surrey’s victory, of sorts

Derbyshire’s Olympiads