From Atkinson to de Caires – potential County Championship stars

Cricketers around the country are gearing up for the Vitality County Championship which gets under way on Friday.

Here, we take a look at five players who could make their mark this season.

Josh Hull (Leicestershire)

A 6ft 7in left-arm seamer who has his sights set on being England’s version of Mitchell Starc. Hull may need to add a bit more pace to his weaponry but he can swing the ball and, at 19, has plenty of time on his side. Hull has made only 20 professional appearances but already shown an appet...

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