Highly-rated young batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond beat the cold of winter by escaping to the heat of Queensland for five months.

Darren Stevens is excited by the 2014 season, not just because he’s free to play but because of the potential for the club to be truly competitive.

Kent coach Jimmy Adams says a return to the top-table of county cricket is the club’s main aim as they prepare for the start of their campaign.

On the eve of the new season Australian seamer Doug Bollinger hopes his experience will help the Kent squad become winners.

Breaking sports news live throughout the day from Gillingham, Charlton Athletic and Kent Cricket on Thursday, April 10.

Michael Phillips will miss the rest of the season with a broken toe - after accidentally kicking Maidstone captain Steve Watt in the face.

Breaking sports news stories, Gills reaction, comprehensive midweek football coverage and live Kent cricket updates.

Action from Tuesday night's League 1 clash at London Road as Gills lose 2-0 to Peterborough.

Kent have handed fast-bowler Robbie Joseph a contract to return to the club at the age of 32.

Charlie Lee experienced a memorable night at Peterborough – despite being on the losing side.

The dismissal of Chris Piper proved costly as Skrill South battlers Tonbridge lost a two-goal lead at Concord Rangers on Tuesday night.

Boss Jay Saunders achieved one of his targets for the season by guiding Maidstone to League Cup glory on Tuesday night.

Peter Taylor was pleased with his side’s character on Tuesday night but criticised the quality.

Breaking sports news stories, live Kent cricket updates and all the build-up to tonight's football including Gills' trip to Peterborough.

There are tough decisions facing boss Jay Saunders as he bids to lead Maidstone to League Cup success.

Maidstone United have won the Isthmian League Cup for the first time after a 3-0 win over AFC Sudbury on Tuesday night.

Picture action from Saturday's goal-fest at Priestfield as Gills were denied by a last-gasp Rotherham fightback.

Live breaking sports news from Gillingham, Charlton Athletic, Kent Cricket and more in Kent Sportsday on Monday, April 7

Peter Taylor blasted his side’s defending after the Gills crumbled at Priestfield.

Substitute Tom Hitchcock came off the bench to fire in a hat-trick and leave the Gills empty-handed at Priestfield.