7) Middlesex

After lifting the title in 2016, Middlesex horribly regressed in all the formats to succumb to a controversial relegation. Their immediate aim would definitely be to get back to Division One.
Given his England commitments, Dawid Malan's stepping up as captain has raised several eyebrows. He is likely to miss the first two fixtures. With Morgan going unsold in the IPL, he should have been available for the entire Championship. However, the England limited-overs captain will miss at least three matches with a broken thumb.
Among the overseas signings, Middlesex have brought in Australian all-rounder Hilton Cartwright for the early part of the season.
In: Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright
Out: Ryan Higgins, Harry Podmore
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