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Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

Kent make first signing ahead of 2025 campaign

An explosive right-handed batsman has joined Kent on a three-year contract.
Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent secure season-ending draw

Relegated Kent’s County Championship Division 1 stay is officially over after they shook hands with hosts Durham for a rain-affected draw.

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Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Parkinson shines as Kent bowl out Durham

Matt Parkinson took six wickets as play finally began on day three of relegated Kent’s season-ending County Championship Division 1 game at Durham.

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‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

‘It’s a little more nuance than clear the decks and start again’

Director of cricket Simon Cook has explained why there will not be a big overhaul of Kent’s squad after County Championship Division 1 relegation.

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Hoops face test of their credentials

Hoops face test of their credentials

Boss Steve King reckons Deal’s match this weekend is the sort of game they need to win in order to have a successful season.
Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Walker wants Kent pride in dead rubber

Departing coach Matt Walker doesn’t expect the fact there is virtually nothing on their last match this season to impact Kent players’ mentality.

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Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A stoppage-time goal from Luke Baptiste snatched a point for second-placed Isthmian Premier side Dover at Carshalton.
Kent’s MacDonald-Gay joins a select club

Kent’s MacDonald-Gay joins a select club

Ryana MacDonald-Gay has become the 18th cricketer from Kent Women to make her England Women’s One-Day International bow.
‘When the actual reality does hit, it’s pretty hard’

‘When the actual reality does hit, it’s pretty hard’

Director of cricket Simon Cook thinks the reality of County Championship Division 1 relegation will keep sinking in for Kent in the coming days.

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Kent’s relegation finally confirmed

Kent’s relegation finally confirmed

Kent had relegation from County Championship Division 1 confirmed as they were well beaten by Nottinghamshire in their last home game this season.

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‘There’s no future in the past’

‘There’s no future in the past’

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter admits he could get “very bitter” if he dwelt on their recent decline in fortunes.
Kent forced to follow-on after poor batting display

Kent forced to follow-on after poor batting display

Kent’s miserable batting summer continued on day two of their Vitality County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire at Canterbury.

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Let’s enjoy a feast of football!

Let’s enjoy a feast of football!

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter wants his club to be known as the great entertainers.
Points the priority as Deal look to get back on track

Points the priority as Deal look to get back on track

Deal Town aren’t prepared to take any risks with their senior players during their short break from league action.
Kent toil in the field - again

Kent toil in the field - again

Kent were demoralised in the field once more as Nottinghamshire batted out the first day of their County Championship Division 1 match at Canterbury.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Beckenham returned to the top of Isthmian South East after coming from behind to win at Deal.
Two fine innings saluted

Two fine innings saluted

It was a case of Back-to-Back retirements for The Mote with two generations of the same family drawing a line under their respective roles.
Kent force final-day draw

Kent force final-day draw

Jack Leaning’s hundred and a stubborn last-wicket partnership helped Kent rescue a draw against Hampshire at Canterbury.

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Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Muyeye leads Kent’s resistance

Tawanda Muyeye led Kent’s resistance after they were forced to follow-on against Hampshire at Canterbury on Wednesday.

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Cup exits might help us admits Deal boss

Cup exits might help us admits Deal boss

Deal Town’s focus on challenging at a new level in the league has meant early exits from both FA competitions hasn’t left them distraught.
‘It’s no secret and everyone can see that’

‘It’s no secret and everyone can see that’

Dover boss Jake Leberl says there’s no secret to his side’s free-scoring start to the season.
Kent lose early wickets in reply

Kent lose early wickets in reply

Kent’s batting woes continued on day two of their County Championship Division 1 match against Hampshire at Canterbury.

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Crawley back in England squad

Crawley back in England squad

Kent opener Zak Crawley has been recalled to the England squad for next month's tour of Pakistan.
Promotion an ‘incredible achievement’

Promotion an ‘incredible achievement’

Mersham Sports are now Ashford’s number one club after winning Kent League promotion on a dramatic final day of the season.

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Baptiste enjoying Dover’s brilliant start

Baptiste enjoying Dover’s brilliant start

Luke Baptiste enjoyed the attacking freedom given to him by Dover boss Jake Leberl at the weekend.
Parkinson checks visitors’ progress

Parkinson checks visitors’ progress

Matt Parkinson and George Garrett both took three wickets as Kent enjoyed a positive day against Hampshire in the County Championship.
Kent Cricket League Premier Division title settled on final day

Kent Cricket League Premier Division title settled on final day

The Kent Cricket League Premier Division title went to the wire as Blackheath took over top spot on the final day of action.
It’s a fantastic win - but it’s only three points

It’s a fantastic win - but it’s only three points

Dover manager Jake Leberl revealed six of his players missed training before putting Dartford to the sword.

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Skipper: A season to be proud of

Skipper: A season to be proud of

Captain Matt Hammond is pleased to have seen contributions come from right through St Lawrence & Highland Court 1sts’ squad this season.
Walker: It's been an incredible honour

Walker: It's been an incredible honour

Matt Walker will step down as Kent’s head coach at the end of this season.

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King: Bright futures ahead for club’s young guns

King: Bright futures ahead for club’s young guns

Teenager Owen Wilkinson has been praised by Deal boss Steve King after he made a huge impact off the bench in their weekend win.
Whites manager: Job isn’t done yet

Whites manager: Job isn’t done yet

Boss Jake Leberl has warned Dover’s players the hard work isn’t done yet ahead of their home FA Cup replay with Sittingbourne.
Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Defending champions Lordswood ensured this year’s Kent League Premier Division title race will go to the last weekend as they saw off leaders Minster.
Kent consigned to innings defeat

Kent consigned to innings defeat

Kent were consigned to a miserable County Championship Division 1 defeat by an innings and 21 runs against Warwickshire inside three days.

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Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Deal Town stunned hosts East Grinstead with a late comeback victory in Isthmian South East.
Injury woes mount for hapless Kent

Injury woes mount for hapless Kent

Basement boys Kent remain well behind Warwickshire in their County Championship Division 1 match despite bowling the hosts out in the first innings.
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