Surrey duo Jade Dernbach and Stewart Walters are viewing the 2008 season as the one in which they will kick on to earn a regular place in the county's first team.
James Anyon puts Warwickshire's revitalised approach this season down to the coaching set-up at Edgbaston, with the arrival of both Ashley Giles and Allan Donald.
Exclusive: Seamer credits new appointments
Northamptonshire’s prolific David Sales hopes his performances with the bat can be the catalyst for his side's success in this year's Friends Provident Trophy.
Exclusive: "Every game is massive"
Ravi Bopara claims he was glad he was dropped by England - because it made him more determined to cement his place in the side. A renewed appetite has seen him race to the top of the batting charts this season.
Exclusive: "I'm mentally stronger now"
How do you get from the Brit Oval to Lord's without crossing the Thames? Six intrepid cyclists are about to prove it can be done and all in a good cause.
Full Story: Cyclists pedal for chairty