Glamorgan

Under the guidance of Oxford educated skipper Jamie Dalrymple Glamorgan have made a good fist of championship cricket in 2010. Long viewed as the whipping boys of the domestic game the side have had a great deal of success in shedding this reputation. Promotion to the first division for the Welsh county looked all but assured until a final day slip-up which saw Worcestershire clinch the second place spot. This would have been a real plus for the side which propped up the bottom of both limited overs groups they featured in.

The success experienced in the longer format for Glamorgan have been facilitated by a number of shrewed signings. James Allenby, Mark Cosgrove, Jamie Dalrymple and now Graham Wagg represent a core of dependable county cricketers. Extended international recognition may allude such players but it cannot be denied that all, in their own ways, are fine exponents of the domestic game. With such a firm backing Glamorgan are giving the likes of James Harris the chance to develop and, with such sure foundations over due course success will surely not be far away.

Special praise also must go to the irrepressible Robert Croft. Almost 40 Croft, the elder statesmen in every sense of the word is still in contention for every side the Welsh county put out. This season the phenomenal landmark of 1,000 wickets and 10,000 runs for Glamorgan is a testimony to both the skill and service Croft has gifted his home side.

Top of the Order - Mark Cosgrove

The Australian overseas star, although clearly not built for speed, has used his quick eye and excellent technique to produce 1187 runs for his adopted county at a fraction under 50. A reliable stalwart, Dalrymple has had a man in the side who he can trust to build an innings and rescue a situation when required, a delight for any captain.

Best Bowling - James Harris

Making his debut in 2007 at just 16 Harris was the youngest player in the history of the club to take a first class wicket. Since then he has continued to show a thirst to continue this most excellent of habits. Taking his impressive 63 scalps at a miserly 20.52 international cricket surely beckons in due course for this exciting cricketer. A product of the Welsh system Harris is a credit to domestic cricket.

Star Player - James Allenby

The all round performances of Allenby have been invaluable asset at Sophia Gardens. His medium pace has brought him a more than useful 41 wickets at 21.58, however that is not the end of his ability. A good touch with the bat has generated 933 runs at 44.42, runs which have often been hard fought and scored as other members of the side have capitulated around him. Allenby is often under-rated and had he not been born and raised in Australia he may well have been given a chance in England performance squads. As it stands the ECB are unlikely to risk another Darren Pattinson.