Wins in their final three matches saw Warwickshire escape the relegation trap door in 2010, but do they have the squad to survive again this season?
Strengths
Younis Khan should be a good choice as overseas player – he will need to be as apart from him the batting looks weak despite the arrival of Ireland captain William Porterfield. Chris Woakes impressed for England in Australia and should get even better this season.
Weaknesses
Imran Tahir’s move to Hampshire is a huge loss and with Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell only likely to play the odd game, Woakes also likely to be in England’s limited overs squads and stalwart Neil Carter injured, the Bears look extremely vulnerable. New captain Jim Troughton has a real challenge on his hands.
Main man
Chris Woakes really came on last summer with both bat and ball and looks like a probable England Test and limited overs cricketer.
Look out for…
Doom and gloom all round – the prospects for staying in Division 1 hardly look optimistic.
Prediction
8th – it’s hard to make a case for Warwickshire to survive
Where next?
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Sussex
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Somerset
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Nottinghamshire
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Lancashire
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Hampshire
County Championship Preview - Division 1: Durham
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