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Kent’s new era and approach

Kent’s new era and approach

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

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Kent name new captain

Kent name new captain

A Margate-born spinner has been appointed as Kent captain as part of a new leadership model for the side.

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

A re-energised Sam Billings is being backed to return to his best for Kent Spitfires this summer.

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Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Kent’s new signing has been making rapid progress in Australia and his new team-mates are thrilled to have him onboard.

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Kent assistants in state of flux

Kent assistants in state of flux

Coach Matt Walker says the additions of Kent’s new coaches will offer the squad a freshness - but those who take such roles may not stick around.

Kent close to overseas signing

Kent close to overseas signing

Talks are at “an advanced stage” for Kent to make another overseas signing, chief executive Simon Storey has revealed.

Kent hit the Jack-pot with Leaning

Kent hit the Jack-pot with Leaning

Coach Matt Walker has described the signing of vice-captain Jack Leaning as one of the best in charge of Kent.

Kent send players overseas

Kent send players overseas

Some of Kent’s squad are set to train abroad before the start of their 2024 pre-season programme.

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Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Two half-centuries from Kent opening batsman Zak Crawley were not good enough for England in their second Test defeat in India.

Kent's faith in Finch

Kent's faith in Finch

Harry Finch is set to be Kent’s wicketkeeper-batsman for red-ball cricket this summer.

Mote CC ladies go on tour

Mote CC ladies go on tour

Mote Cricket Club Women’s first team are taking their talents overseas next month.

Vice-captain Leaning pens new deal with Kent

Vice-captain Leaning pens new deal with Kent

Jack Leaning has signed a new long-term Kent contract until at least the end of the 2026 summer.

Kent duo deserve their success

Kent duo deserve their success

Two leading lights from Kent’s 2023 season have been praised by head coach Matt Walker.

Sports review of the year

Sports review of the year

Relive the sporting highlights of the last 12 months - 2023 was another action-packed year!

Crawley enjoys winning T20 return Down Under

Crawley enjoys winning T20 return Down Under

Kent batsman Zak Crawley helped lead The Perth Scorchers to victory on his return to the T20 Big Bash League in Australia.

Billings signs white-ball deal with Kent

Billings signs white-ball deal with Kent

Sam Billings has become Kent’s second-ever white-ball contracted player.

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Wicketkeeper signs new Kent deal

Wicketkeeper signs new Kent deal

Wicketkeeper-batsman Harry Finch has penned a Kent contract extension.

Crawley in England’s Test squad for India tour

Crawley in England’s Test squad for India tour

Batsman Zak Crawley has been named in England’s squad for their five-match Test series against India.

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Kent’s Crawley struggles as England lose white-ball series

Kent’s Crawley struggles as England lose white-ball series

Kent batsman Zak Crawley failed to deliver as England lost their three-game One-Day International series to West Indies.

John excited at the prospect of playing on the world stage

John excited at the prospect of playing on the world stage

Whitstable all-rounder John Butterworth is preparing to represent his country at a World Cup - alongside the brother of a former England Test captain!

New Kent coaches appointed

New Kent coaches appointed

Kent have named new batting and bowling coaches.

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Crawley knock not enough in England’s defeat

Crawley knock not enough in England’s defeat

Batsman Zak Crawley fell just shy of a half-century as England’s white-ball woes continued with a four-wicket loss to West Indies in Antigua.

Walker is wary of new boys

Walker is wary of new boys

Kent head coach Matt Walker is tipping runaway 2023 County Championship Division 2 winners Durham to be a force to be reckoned with next year.

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Home start for new Kent captain Bell-Drummond

Home start for new Kent captain Bell-Drummond

The 2024 cricket fixtures are out - with new Kent captain Daniel Bell-Drummond handed a home fixture for his first game in charge.

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Fast bowler links up with Kent

Fast bowler links up with Kent

A left-arm quick bowler who played for South Africa at youth level has penned a two-year contract with Kent.

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Young cricketers from The Canterbury Academy Trust are set to head on tour - but will need to help fundraise beforehand.

Stevo-skippered MCC team to tour Kenya

Stevo-skippered MCC team to tour Kenya

Legendary former Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is set to skipper a 13-strong squad heading to Kenya for a two-week tour.

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Agar’s 2024 Kent return confirmed!

Agar’s 2024 Kent return confirmed!

The details surrounding Australian overseas fast bowler Wes Agar’s Kent return in 2024 have been revealed.

First senior deal for Kent teenager

First senior deal for Kent teenager

A 17-year-old who was brought into Kent’s first-team squad in their 2023 One-Day Cup campaign has penned his first senior contract with the club.

Coach Gidman moves on after summer at Kent

Coach Gidman moves on after summer at Kent

The search for a new Kent batting coach is under way - once again!

Cook open to Kent overseas suggestions

Cook open to Kent overseas suggestions

Director of cricket Simon Cook will welcome suggestions from Kent’s players when attempting to attract overseas recruits.

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Kent’s Crawley offered two-year England deal

Kent’s Crawley offered two-year England deal

Batsman Zak Crawley has been offered a two-year central contract by England.

Leaning loving life at Kent

Leaning loving life at Kent

Batsman Jack Leaning reflects on Kent’s 2023 season after completing his fourth season with the club.

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

A former Kent coach helped guide Afghanistan to a shock Cricket World Cup win against England.

‘I’m the best I’ve been’

‘I’m the best I’ve been’

It has been another superb summer for Kent’s Daniel Bell-Drummond – one he ranks as his best yet – as he’s named their new club captain.

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Captaincy calls made by Kent

Captaincy calls made by Kent

Kent have named their new captain – as well as their 2024 T20 Blast skipper.

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Seam bowler signs for Kent

Seam bowler signs for Kent

A 23-year-old right-arm seam bowler has joined Kent on a two-year contract.

‘Hopefully, I’ve left the club in a better place’

‘Hopefully, I’ve left the club in a better place’

Wicketkeeper Sam Billings has stepped down as Kent club captain.

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Kent’s Bell-Drummond the big winner

Kent’s Bell-Drummond the big winner

Batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond won five of nine men’s accolades on offer at the 2023 Kent end-of-season awards evening to cap off a stellar summer.

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