The County Championship is back on Friday. BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect in 2019. Source: BBCCricket

Durham sign former Leicestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Ned Eckersley for the 2019 season. Source: BBCCricket

Glamorgan sign Australian Test batsman Marnus Labuschagne as the county’s overseas player for the first half of the season. Source: BBCCricket

Pakistan left-arm seamer Mir Hamza is set to play in Sussex’s Championship opener after his arrival was brought forward. Source: BBCCricket

Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne will appear in court on Monday accused of drink-driving following a crash in Colombo. Source: BBCCricket