Welcome to Episode 263 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, hosts Aaron and Ciaran sat down to discuss the major transfers that have taken place over the Winter so far, review the performances of each of the 10 teams which competed in Division One of the 2023 LV= County Championship and analyse the strengths and weaknesses that each side possess heading into the Summer of 2024. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!    Timestamps: Intro + World Cup chat - 00:00 Essex - 09:05 Hampshire - 18:55 Kent - 27:32 Lancashire - 35:15 Middlesex - 43:38 Northamptonshire - 52:04 Nottinghamshire - 58:40 Somerset - 1:05:50 Surrey - 1:12:33 Warwickshire - 1:20:40     Check out Ciaran's Twitter here: https://twitter.com/CP_McCarthy   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/