Kent Spitfires suffered a comprehensive 128-run defeat at the hands of tourists Sri Lanka in a 50-over clash at Canterbury on Friday.

Sam Billings claims his extended run in the side “definitely helps” improve his wicketkeeping, although the role has not been without its drawbacks.

Gillingham boss Peter Taylor will be recruiting heavily in the summer after releasing 11 players.

Brendan Nash’s fine form with the bat could see him make an impact on Kent’s limited-overs sides.

Kent ‘didn’t want to die wondering’ as they battled for a victory against the odds at Derbyshire this week, says assistant coach Matt Walker.

Gillingham will kick their pre-season schedule off with a game at Folkestone.

Larkfield AC member Lee Cooper defeated a field of 320 runners to win Larkfield 10k at East Malling

Gills boss Peter Taylor is closing in on a new number two.

Staying at Gillingham was a “no-brainer” insisted Danny Kedwell despite interest from elsewhere.

A trio of Kent players have been named in England Hockey’s World Cup squad.

Kent spinner James Tredwell has been named in the England squad to face Sri Lanka in a t20 and ODI series later this month.

Gills have also agreed new one-year deals with three young professionals.

Kent will face the touring Australian team in the first match of the Ashes summer in 2015, it was revealed on Monday morning.

Striker Danny Kedwell has agreed a new two-year deal at Gillingham.

Jimmy Adams says now their first win of the season is out of the way, Kent’s players want to build on it at Derby this weekend.

Gillingham keeper Stuart Nelson admits he is happy to stay at the club for the next 10 years after penning a new two-year deal on Thursday.

Fans’ favourite Rory Hill is among four players who have been told to prove their fitness before landing new deals at Maidstone United.

Outgoing Gillingham assistant manager John Schofield says he is proud of the two years he spent at Priestfield.

Assistant coach Matt Walker revealed the excitement in the Kent camp after the win over Surrey which he says is a “template for success" this season.

Gillingham goalkeeper Stuart Nelson has signed a new two-year-contract.