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Parkinson takes hat-trick for Spitfires

Parkinson takes hat-trick for Spitfires

A first-ever hat-trick from Matt Parkinson sealed a flying start for Kent Spitfires in the Vitality Blast on Friday night.

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Taig: Don’t allow defeat to be in vain

Taig: Don’t allow defeat to be in vain

Club captain Jarryd Taig is urging Canterbury’s batsmen to take lessons from their six-wicket Kent League Premier Division defeat at Bexley.

Head coach Walker: Don’t rule us out yet

Head coach Walker: Don’t rule us out yet

Matt Walker insists there’s still enough time for Kent to defy those who predicted they would suffer 2024 County Championship Division 1 relegation.

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Chapman: Victory can be catalyst

Chapman: Victory can be catalyst

Tom Chapman is optimistic Sandwich Town’s weekend Kent League Premier Division win can help kick-start their season.

Crawley’s Kent form defended by Walker

Crawley’s Kent form defended by Walker

The largely poor red-ball form of Kent’s England international batsman Zak Crawley has been defended by coach Matt Walker.

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‘Everyone made me feel really special’

‘Everyone made me feel really special’

Departing Deal fans’ favourite Connor Coyne has reflected on the “special ending” to his time with the club.

Mitch a man on a mission

Mitch a man on a mission

Goalkeeper Mitch Walker hopes his return can help inspire a change in Dover’s fortunes after a disappointing few years for the club.

‘We’re just holding our breath a little bit’

‘We’re just holding our breath a little bit’

Wes Agar’s injury is set to be assessed as Kent await a fitness update on the Australian overseas fast bowler.

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Heavy final-day home defeat for Kent

Heavy final-day home defeat for Kent

Kent suffered an innings defeat to rivals Essex in County Championship Division 1 in Canterbury.

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Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Defending champions Lordswood lead the Kent League Premier Division after edging to victory at St Lawrence & Highland Court.

Kent show fight against Essex

Kent show fight against Essex

Joe Denly and Harry Finch led the Kent rearguard on day three of their Vitality County Championship clash with Essex at Canterbury.

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Cox puts Kent to the sword

Cox puts Kent to the sword

Jordan Cox scored a double hundred on his return to Kent as his new side Essex dominated day two of their County Championship clash.

Keeper makes Crabble comeback

Keeper makes Crabble comeback

A popular keeper is “back home” after agreeing to rejoin Dover.

Injury problems worsen at Kent

Injury problems worsen at Kent

An injury-hit Kent bowling attack was dealt another huge blow on day one of their County Championship Division 1 derby with Essex at Canterbury.

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Kent lose to defending T20 champions

Kent lose to defending T20 champions

Kent’s visually-impaired side lost at home to defending David Townley Memorial Twenty20 Cup winners Sussex Sharks.

Shrimps’ Thunder-ful derby win

Shrimps’ Thunder-ful derby win

There was derby-day delight for St Lawrence & Highland Court, who edged to a two-wicket win at Canterbury.

Confidence boost as Minster see off potential title-rival

Confidence boost as Minster see off potential title-rival

Beating a team capable of challenging at the top of the Kent League Premier Division made Saturday’s win even more enjoyable for Minster.

All-rounder to make timely comeback

All-rounder to make timely comeback

A vital man is set to return for Sandwich Town ahead of their weekend double header.

Millbank: Sky’s the limit for Kennedy!

Millbank: Sky’s the limit for Kennedy!

Aaron Millbank wouldn’t be surprised to see fellow Deal forward Jamie Kennedy make history for the club - provided he doesn’t move on.

Kent defeated on final day

Kent defeated on final day

Kent dropped into the bottom two of the Vitality County Championship Division 1 table after losing by eight wickets at Somerset on Monday.

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‘It taught me the world’

‘It taught me the world’

Mitch Brundle has described how his time as Dover’s manager taught him the world as he eyes up his next challenge.

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

An unbroken ninth-wicket stand proved vital as St Lawrence & Highland Court edged their city Kent League Premier Division derby at Canterbury.

Crawley hits double ton for Kent

Crawley hits double ton for Kent

Zak Crawley scored his highest-ever score for Kent against Somerset on Sunday.

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Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Wickets tumble in Kent’s reply

Kent’s struggles continued on day two of their Vitality County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.

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Late wickets help to nurse Kent wounds

Late wickets help to nurse Kent wounds

Wickets late in the day helped nurse Kent wounds as Somerset dominated the first day of their County Championship match at Taunton.

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‘A big win – but nothing more’

‘A big win – but nothing more’

The Mote's new captain Mike Ruffell hailed the composure and discipline displayed by his side away to local rivals Leeds & Broomfield.

Footballers want to be dressed for success

Footballers want to be dressed for success

Two well-known non-league footballers have turned their focus to a sportswear company.

Skippers set for derby

Skippers set for derby

It will be derby day in Canterbury in the Kent League Premier Division this Saturday.

Skipper’s praise for Fagg

Skipper’s praise for Fagg

Zack Fagg made a superb start to the summer for Sandwich Town, top scoring in both games on their first competitive weekend.

Wise words boost Kent wicketkeeper Finch

Wise words boost Kent wicketkeeper Finch

Harry Finch has told how a chat with England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes helped inspire his stumping in Kent’s County Championship win at Lancashire.

‘Hopefully, he’s full of them’

‘Hopefully, he’s full of them’

Head coach Matt Walker hopes Kent batsman Jack Leaning’s mammonth unbeaten century against Worcestershire can help kick-start his season.

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Champions planning ahead

Champions planning ahead

Off-the-pitch plans are already in place at Southern Counties East Premier Division champions Deal.

Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent batted out the final day of their County Championship match against Worcestershire at Canterbury to secure a third draw of the season.

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Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

There was a winning start on their Kent League Premier Division return for Canterbury while champions Lordswood began their title defence well.

Leaning hits welcome century for Kent

Leaning hits welcome century for Kent

Jack Leaning’s first County Championship hundred in 20 months gave Kent a fighting chance of escaping with a draw against Worcestershire.

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Kent reply to Worcestershire’s big total

Kent reply to Worcestershire’s big total

Kent showed dogged determination after Worcestershire declared their first-innings total at Canterbury on day two of their County Championship clash.

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Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham Sports captain Jack Wilson has challenged his team to rewrite the club's history books by winning promotion.

Late Evison wickets give Kent hope

Late Evison wickets give Kent hope

Two late Joey Evison wickets shifted momentum slightly back towards Kent at the end of day one of their County Championship match with Worcestershire.

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