Kent captain James Tredwell admits his side are embarrassed about their dismal losing streak and insists everyone is hurting.

Alex Blake provided some of the few high points for Kent on a dismal weekend with his highest t20 score and two stunning catches.

Kent Cricket chief executive Jamie Clifford insists there is no “doom and gloom” at the club, despite their on-field woes.

Kent Cricket skipper James Tredwell has backed Ben Harmison to return to the t20 fold after being sacrificed for tactical reasons.

Captain James Tredwell says despite being bottom and without a win, Kent’s return to LV= County Championship, Division 2 action at Gloucestershire on

Kent Spitfires suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in Friends Life t20 and remain pointless in South Division after a 62-run drubbing at Essex.

Kent’s Friends Life t20 woes continued as they suffered a nine-wicket drubbing at the hands of Middlesex Panthers at Uxbridge on Sunday afternoon.

Kent Spitfires suffered their third straight home defeat in Friends Life t20 South Division with a tame 47-run surrender against Essex on Friday.

Lordswood captain Linden Lockhart would welcome Fabian Cowdrey earning a permanent spot in the Kent side – even if it meant his own team missing out.

James Tredwell accepts Kent’s policy of picking youngsters means they may not win as many games as they would like but they will remain true to it.

Sam Northeast said his highest t20 score for Kent was “meaningless” but he hopes to make a match-winning contribution against Essex on Friday.

Sam Billings says he hasn’t got time to enjoy being handed the gloves for Kent Spitfires’ t20 campaign because he knows Geraint Jones wants them back.

Skipper James Tredwell was disappointed as the Spitfires suffered their second home Friends Life t20 defeat inside 48 hours.

Picture action from Kent Spitfires' t20 defeat to Surrey at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence

Kent Spitfires suffered their second home Friends Life t20 defeat inside 48 hours as they fell to a 31-run defeat against Surrey on Sunday.

Kent's new signing Vernon Philander made a stunning debut but the Spitfires somehow lost a rain-shortened game with Middlesex on Friday night.

Kent Cricket chief executive Jamie Clifford believes the club have made a serious statement of intent by signing Vernon Philander.

Vernon Philander has revealed how a conversation with a former Kent overseas player convinced him to make the move to the county.

Vernon Philander is expected to go straight into the Kent Spitfires side for the opening Friends Life t20 game of the summer.

Recalled Matt Coles says his two-week absence from Kent action has left him feeling refreshed and able to concentrate on the rest of the season.