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Mott relishing Glamorgan role

Adam Shergold

New Glamorgan coach Matthew Mott believes working in Wales will help “broaden his cricketing horizons” but has refused to prioritise just one competition in a crowded summer calendar.

Tresco buys into Hussain and Kirby

Rob Barnett

Seam-bowling signings Gemaal Hussain and Steve Kirby can bring silverware to Taunton this season, says Somerset captain Marcus Trescothick.

White looking up

Adam Shergold

Coach Giles White hopes his Hampshire squad has the right blend of youth and experience to avoid a repeat of last season’s relegation scrap.

Swann eyes swinging summer party

Justin Goulding

England off-spinner Graeme Swann is hoping for seamer-friendly conditions this summer, regardless of how much harder that would make his own job.

Kirby raring to go

Somerset have been made to wait for their first taste of competitive action this season and seamer Steve Kirby admits he is struggling to contain his enthusiasm. "I've got that real fire back," he said.

Rhodes strives to keep Worcs together

Justin Goulding

Steve Rhodes predicts bright times ahead for his young Worcestershire players - even if it will make it harder to keep hold of them. Their potential departure is "always a worry”, he told ecb.co.uk.

Batsmen must do better - Key

Captain Rob Key admits he fears for Kent’s bowling resources this summer - but it is the batsmen from whom he expects improvement.

Captaincy challenge excites Cork

Duncan Hare

Dominic Cork insists captaining Hampshire is "a great honour" as his first season in charge gets under way. He tells ecb.co.uk that it is a challenge he did not expect in the "twilight of my career".

Nixon relishes roaring forties

Justin Goulding

Paul Nixon is entering his 23rd season as a player. He speaks to ecb.co.uk about championship titles, England ups and downs, turnip snagging and Leicestershire's prospects for the summer.

Khawaja lives Derbyshire dream

Justin Goulding

Usman Khawaja, who made his Test debut for Australia during the Ashes, will fulfil another boyhood dream when he lines up for Derbyshire against Gloucestershire at Bristol on Friday.