Kent were left to rue dropped catches and the concession of a host of extras as they lost a low-scoring season opener at Essex inside three days.

Eight is the magic number for Kent’s championship promotion hopes, with coach Jimmy Adams claiming winning half their games would be enough to go up.

Sam Billings hopes to play for England for many years and knows success with Kent is the best way to make his dreams become reality.

All-rounder Matt Coles says the Kent team he has returned to is better prepared for success than the one he left behind.

Adam Riley is confident he can improve upon his breakthrough season at Kent and is plotting a way to increase his role at the club.

Meet the young Kent cricketer who's beaten cancer and is ready to pick up his bat again this summer.

Kent batsman Brendan Nash ready to put the disappointment of last season behind him.

Batsman Joe Denly insists he is yet to fulfil his potential and hopes to do so over the coming seasons with Kent.

Kent are on the verge of a new era with skipper Rob Key set to step away from the opening batsman role he has occupied for his entire county career.

Coach Jimmy Adams says there is “positive energy” around Kent as they prepare to play their only pre-season friendly of the spring at Hampshire.

Kent seamer Natasha Farrant hopes her meteoric rise through the international ranks can peak with a place in England’s squad for the Women's Ashes.

James Tredwell fought for his international future during England’s poor ICC World Cup campaign.

On the eve of the new season, Kent vice-captain Sam Northeast says it is time for Kent’s talented youngsters to turn potential into results.

Kent chairman George Kennedy has backed the club’s policy of fielding home-grown players to achieve success in 2015.

Kent Academy youngsters Ryan Davies and Hugh Bernard have received a coaching session with England Test skipper Alastair Cook.

Financial responsibility is the reason Kent won’t sign an overseas player this season, with officials insisting that the returning Matt Coles can fill

Earnings are up at Kent County Cricket Club but its boss says the board are frustrated about delays to a lucrative development.

Kent’s James Tredwell has been left ‘scarred’ by England’s ill-fated ICC World Cup campaign but is looking to prove his worth after shock Test call.

Kent spinner James Tredwell has been recalled to the England Test squad for next month's tour of the West Indies.

All-rounder Matt Coles says he has returned to Kent to help the club fight for promotion back to the top-flight of the LV= County Championship.