Former England batsman Rob Key leads Kent reply after early trouble against Australia at Canterbury.

Sam Northeast has put pen-to-paper on a new deal with Kent.

Former Ebbsfleet midfielder Tom Phipp turned down offers from National League clubs before deciding to join Tonbridge this week.

Kent spent a long, hot day in the field as Australia lose just three wickets on first day of Ashes tour opener at Canterbury.

Young Kent paceman Ivan Thomas is looking to redeem himself at Canterbury today for dropping now Australian star Steve Smith in 2007.

Kent assistant coach Matt Walker is looking forward to seeing his players rise to the challenge of playing Australia in their Ashes tour opener.

Alex Blake's hand gets solid workout after repeatedly touching gloves with Kent team-mate Darren Stevens during their stand against Surrey.

A lack of sleep didn't hinder Kent paceman Ivan Thomas on his T20 debut against Essex in the NatWest T20 Blast South Group with Essex at Canterbury.

Margate are to host Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a pre-season friendly at Hartsdown Park in August.

See the first pictures of the touring Australian side in Canterbury ahead of their four-day game with Kent.

Kent paceman David Griffiths has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a back injury.

Margate have signed versatile former Football League player David Hunt from Maidenhead United.

Margate have signed former Crawley and Aldershot defender Glenn Wilson.

Kent batsmen Alex Blake and Fabian Cowdrey both starred for their club sides in the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division.

Kent suffer a third consecutive defeat in LV= County Championship Division 2 after a eight-wicket loss against Northamptonshire.

Regional qualifying for The Open Championship takes place on Monday.

Former Kent captain David Fulton has backed Sam Northeast to take on the captaincy full time should Rob Key decide to relinquish the role permanently.

All-rounder Darren Stevens was in sensational form as Kent Spitfires beat Surrey by 54 runs at Kia Oval.

Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has been named in a 13-man England squad to face New Zealand in a T20 game at Old Trafford.

Kent assistant coach Matt Walker says the players must continue to believe in their ability as they bid to bounce back from three defeats.