Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has been called up to England's ODI squad to face New Zealand.

Folkestone have completed their squad for next season by signing former Maidstone defender Phil Starkey.

Beckenham secured a dramatic win at Lordswood in the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division to stay within touch of leaders Blackheath.

West Indies star Chris Gayle hit an unbeaten ton - but Kent Spitfires still won at Taunton on Sunday.

A T20 career-best 96 by captain Sam Northeast paved the way for Kent to beat Surrey in the NatWest T20 Blast South Group clash at Beckenham.

Batsman Sam Northeast say he is enjoying the opportunity to captain Kent and the responsibilty and the experience it brings with it.

The runs have dried up for Daniel Bell-Drummond after his prolific start but the young opener says he’s not about to hit the panic button.

Assistant coach Matt Walker says Kent will head to Lord's full of confidence for Thursday's NatWest T20 Blast South Group clash with Middlesex.

Folkestone Invicta have confirmed winger Jon Pilbeam is staying at the club next season.

Kent’s three-game winning run in all competitions came to an end with a three-wicket loss against Surrey in LV= County Championship Division 2.

Qualification for the play-offs is the aim for Shaun Welford next season after he committed his future to Hythe Town.

Kent all-rounder Ben Harmison continued his return from injury by turning out for Folkestone in the Kent League on Saturday.

Folkestone have signed former Dartford, Tonbridge and Margate striker Carl Rook on a one-year deal.

Defending champions Sevenoaks Vine beat Tunbridge Wells to claim their first Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division win of the season.

Kent Spitfires recorded a superb five-wicket win at Hampshire in NatWest T20 Blast South Group after a thrilling run-chase on Friday night.

Ahead of a date against his old club Hampshire, David Griffiths has spoken of his pride at being entrusted with the death bowler’s role at Kent.

Prolific striker Shaun Welford is one of several players to have agreed a new deal at Hythe Town

Kent’s 10-month wait for an LV= County Championship win ended on Thursday with a successful run-chase on the final day against Gloucestershire.

Kent all-rounder Matt Coles says he is better with the bat than his average suggests and wants to prove it.

Calum Haggett hopes there is more to come from him, despite having claimed career bests with both the bat and ball in the past week.