This is the 23rd year of this yearbook with details of over 450 county cricketers who either played first team cricket in 2001 or are contracted to the counties for 2002. The entries contain personal details provided by the players themselves plus their opinions on the game and how it is managed. There are also individual playing records for the 2001 season and for their full career in first-class and one-day cricket. In addition to the usual information requested from players they have also been asked to describe the most memorable and forgettable moments of their playing career.