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English season review County season in pictures 
Darren Pattinson made an early mark on the season. His summer would take an amazing twist with a Test debut against South Africa. © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Shane Bond was with Hampshire for the early part of the season after his ICL links end his New Zealand career © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Andrew Flintoff spent the early part of the summer trying to prove his fitness after further ankle surgery © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Chris Lewis made a surprise for Surrey...his results were predictably poor © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Andrew Flintoff could barely score a run in the first half of the season. Here dismissed first ball by Peter Trego at Old Trafford © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Kevin Pietersen makes a rare appearance for Hampshire...he ended the season as England captain © PA Photos 
Simon Jones was performed brilliantly for Worcestershire until another injury ended his season early © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Marcus Trescothick churned out runs, brought out his autobiography and confirmed he wouldn't play for England again...probably © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Andrew Gale was in good touch for Yorkshire, including an impressive century against Surrey at The Oval © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Will Smith didn't start the season for Durham, but when his chance came he took it with both hands © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Ravi Bopara celebrates his double-century in the Friends Provident Trophy against Leicestershire, the highest by an Essex player in one-day cricket © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Gareth Breese guided Durham to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Nottinghamshire in the FP Trophy quarter-final © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Chris Silverwood, Rob Key and Nic Pothas pose with the Twenty20 trophy... © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
...and the Twenty20 Cup was again played to big crowds, although there was a fear of it becoming too much of a good thing © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Graham Napier launched a spectacular 152 against Sussex to bring him immediate fame © Warren Page 
Hit the deck: George Sharp stays low to avoid a swarm at bees at Hove © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Dawid Malan acknowledges applause for his magical 103 in the Twenty20 quarter-final against Lancashire © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
The dancing girls were kept busy during Twenty20 Finals Day © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Tyron Henderson leads the Middlesex party after he pulled out two late yorkers to seal victory in the Twenty20 final against Kent © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Champagne flies as Mark Pettini lifts the FP Trophy for Essex at Lord's © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Rain rain, not again: New Road is flooded for the second summer running © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Murray Goodwin raises his arms in triumph after an awesome innings to win the Pro40 title © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Graeme Hick signs an autograph after injury keeps him out of Worcestershire's last Championship match © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Glen Chapple claimed six wickets against Kent to help Lancashire avoid relegation © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
Callum Thorp jumps in delight at dismissing Rob Key first ball on his way to seven wickets to give Durham the Championship title... © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images 
...and Durham pile on Steve Harmison after he takes the final wicket. It took them just 16 years as a first-class county to claim the Championship © Getty Images . This image may not be reproduced without specific consent from Getty Images
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Bowl at Boycs: Australia's decline, his world Test XI, and the crisis in English cricket
