Kent bowler Matt Hunn with academy psychnologist Sion Thomas at the start of pre-season training. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Daniel Bell-Drummond in the nets on the first day of pre-season. He flies to the Middle East with the MCC on Tuesday. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

Matt Walker in discussion with Kent captain Sam Northeast Picture: Barry Goodwin

Sam Billings keeps wicket while Adam Ball is at the crease on the opening day of pre-season nets. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

Re-appointed captain Rob Key practices his catching on the opening day of pre-season. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

Kent coach Jimmy Adams oversees pre-season training. Picture: Barry Goodwin

Darren Stevens was back at Kent for the opening day of pre-season nets. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

Ivan Thomas, Calum Haggett and Adam Riley are among those to undergo strength and conditioning training on the opening day of pre-season. Picture: Barry Goodwin.

Geraint Jones was all smiles as Kent returned to nets on Monday. Picture: Barry Goodwin.