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Former Lincolnshire fast bowler Andy Carter has signed a professional deal with Nottinghamshire.
Richard Harvey has stood down as Staffordshire captain and been replaced by Paul Goodwin, the Knypersley wicketkeeper-batsman.
The 2009 fixtures for both MCCA Knock-Out Trophy and MCCA Championship matches have now been confirmed.
Wiltshire have appointed former vice-captain James Hibberd as their skipper for the 2009 season.
Captain Bjorn Mordt spoke of his immense pride at leading Berkshire to their first Minor Counties Championship crown for 55 years.
Berkshire made light of the loss of two days to rain as they clinched the Minor Counties Championship with victory over Lincolnshire.
Staffordshire handed four players their county caps during the final match of the season against Cambridgeshire in the Minor Counties Championship.
Berkshire capped a memorable season in the Western Division by clinching the title by one point following a dramatic four-run win over Wiltshire.
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