41.   De Silva was unable to start the series in Pakistan because of County cricket commitments in England.

42.   Then pace bowler Heath Streak made history by becoming the first national to play in English county cricket.

43.   Warwickshire replaced him with all-rounder Shaun Pollock and next season they will welcome back fellow South African Allan Donald for probably his last campaign in county cricket.

44.   Waqar Younis has agreed terms to return to English county cricket next summer -- but the Pakistan fast bowler is keeping his destination a closely guarded secret.

45.   Zimbabwe will be looking to pace bowler Heath Streak, first Zimbabwean player to play county cricket, to produce his first match-winning performance of the tournament.

46.   Lara, holder of the world record for runs made in a single test innings and English county cricket, has had a troubled time lately.

47.   Law and Bevan are the form Australians of county cricket.

48.   Playing county cricket for Hampshire, he was one of the most consistent performers on the English circuit.

49.   Shaun Pollock has told Warwickshire that his early departure from his first season in County cricket may not be a final farewell.

50.   Skipper Mohammad Azharuddin is the only other player in the present Indian test team likely to play county cricket this year.