WHO MAKES OUR ELITE COUNTY XI?

Richard Clarke sticks his neck out and selects his County Championship Team of the Year

The Championship started at a frenetic, free-scoring pace and ended with low-scoring, wicket-winkling drama at Aigburth and Edgbaston. In this team, I have tried to consider the young saplings, the blossoming talents and the hardy perennials. One of the wonderful aspects of four-day county cricket is there is space for anyone of any age to grow if they have the necessary talent and application.PICTURES: AlamyGolden boys: Sussex’s Tom Haines, left, was the first batsman to 1,000 runsNotti...

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