Chris Read is relishing the prospect of leading Nottinghamshire during 2008 but he knows he has a hard act to follow - that of former New Zealand Test captain Stephen Fleming, who did the job for three years.
Commercial radio station talkSPORT have announced a six-figure deal with Marston's to sponsor the station's summer cricket coverage in 2008.
Full Story: Partnership announced
Sussex captain Chris Adams is confident the new domestic cricket season will be as competitive and exciting as anything in the Indian Premier League.
Full Story: Captain backing domestic game
Yorkshire's players will wear heart-rate monitors under their shirts in every one-day and Twenty20 match this season.
Full Story: County trial new equipment
Kent have received approval from the Pakistan Cricket Board for all-rounder Yasir Arafat to be their overseas player in 2008, if he is not selected for internationals.
Full Story: All-rounder set for full season
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Go to ECBtv now to see ECB's promotional video for the 2008 NatWest Pro40 season