Centuries from new captain Daniel Bell-Drummond and Joe Denly ensured Kent earned an opening County Championship draw against Somerset at Canterbury.

Kent and Somerset look to be heading for a draw in County Championship Division 1 at Canterbury after the visitors batted out day three.

Kent were bowled out by Somerset on a fluctuating second day in Division 1 of the Vitality County Championship at Canterbury.

Head coach Matt Walker reacts after the first day of Kent’s 2024 season was washed out against Somerset without a ball being bowled at Canterbury.

A South African all-rounder has agreed to join Kent on an all-format deal - to replace Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett.

Daniel Bell-Drummond has told how he found out he was to become Kent’s new club captain.

Kent head coach Matt Walker reckons there is a freshness to the squad ahead of the new season - but won’t set the side any specific targets.

Few would have been happier than one person in particular when Robbie Joseph completed his Kent comeback - his son!

Batsman Tawanda Muyeye will have no issues with whatever role Kent’s hierarchy ask him to play at the start of this season.

Simon Cook has detailed some of the challenges he has faced as he adapts to being Kent’s director of cricket.

There could be a familiar face in the opposition team when Kent batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond begins his tenure as captain this week.

Tawanda Muyeye is optimistic Kent team-mate Nathan Gilchrist can rediscover his best form this summer after an injury-hit 2023 season.

Director of cricket Simon Cook has revealed the level of analysis which went into Kent bringing in Michael Cohen and George Garrett.

New batting coach Toby Radford has praised the work ethic and open-mindedness of Kent’s players.

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook believes the county are in a position where they must “maximise every single penny” in their budget.

Director of cricket Simon Cook thinks Kent’s ground at Beckenham is a trump card in their hopes for a tier-one women’s team.

All-rounder Jaydn Denly’s talent excites Kent head coach Matt Walker - but he warns patience will be pivotal during the teenager’s development.

Head coach Matt Walker has explained how Kent have finally got their man by recruiting Australian fast bowler Xavier Bartlett.

Head coach Matt Walker believes Kent are heading in a “different direction” with Daniel Bell-Drummond as their new club captain.

The close-season arrivals of George Garrett and Michael Cohen are “a nice two-fold signing” to strengthen Kent’s bowling attack, Matt Walker says.