Joe Denly has been awarded a testimonial year in 2019 by Kent Cricket

The 32-year-old has recently been selected for the England Test squad for the series in Sri Lanka in November.

It follows a successful season for the all-rounder after being named as the MVP for both the One-Day Cup and Vitality Blast competitions.

Denly told the club's website: “It is a huge honour to be awarded a testimonial at my home club.

“It all started at Kent when I was 11-years-old. I progressed onto the first intake of the academy at 16 and was awarded my first pro contract at 17. The dream had come true!

“Putting the shirt on week in week out nowadays is never taken for granted and I know one day when it’s all over I will be very proud to have been able to do it so many times. That day is still a long way off mind you and I feel my best years are still ahead of me.

“I am also very excited to be supporting the Lords Taverners and PCA Benevolent Fund as my chosen charities.

“Thank you in advance to all that may support me over 2019 and to everyone that has supported me and the club throughout my career.

“Thank you to Kent County Cricket Club for awarding me the testimonial."

Denly finished the Specsavers County Championship season with 828 runs at an average of 34.50 and 23 wickets at 18.52.

Kent's director of cricket, Paul Downton, said: “Joe Denly is an outstanding cricketer and ambassador for Kent Cricket.

“I am delighted the club has awarded Joe a hugely deserved Testimonial Year. We wish him every success.”