Sean Dickson has become the latest player to sign a contract extension with Kent.

The 27-year-old has cemented his place opening the batting in the County Championship since joining the club in 2015 and has signed on for an additional two years.

Dickson scored 710 runs in Kent’s promotion winning 2018 campaign at an average of 28.4, including three centuries.

He also holds the post-war record for the highest individual total for Kent in a first-class game, with 318 against Northamptonshire at Beckenham in 2017.

He is also seen as one of the best fielders on the county circuit and took 39 catches this Summer in all formats.

Dickson said: “I’m delighted to extend my stay at Kent. I’ve made so many memories in my time here already.

“Our performances last season show we can become a real force in the near future and I’m excited to be a part of it.

“We have some hard work ahead of us but the team spirit here is at an all-time high and we’re all focused on improving year on year”.

Kent’s director of cricket, Paul Downton, said: “The three championship centuries ‘Dicko’ scored in a difficult season for top order batsmen demonstrate his quality with the bat and his fielding, whether at first slip or in the outfield, is outstanding.

“We are intent on building a strong, committed squad at Kent and I am delighted Sean has extended his contract with us.”

Dickson follows Harry Podmore and Zak Crawley who signed contract extensions with the club last week.