5) Hampshire
After a mediocre season last time, the south coast team has upped their batting team by signing the Proteas batsman, Hashim Amla for the first half of the season. He is to fill the shoes of the Australian batsman, George Bailey. They've also signed Sam Northeast from Kent, freeing him from his captain-duties. His partnership with the full-time captain, James Vince is the one to look for.
After picking up 60 scalps in the 2017 Championship, Kyle Abbott remains the leader of the bowling attack. They also have signed Dale Steyn and depending on the Proteas bowler's fitness, they could have one of the best bowling attacks in the country for a while.
All in all, they look like they have enough in the bank to finish in the top 4 team.
In: Sam Northeast, Chris Sole
Out: Michael Carberry, Will Smith
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