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

Folkestone have signed former Tunbridge Wells winger Josh Stanford from Faversham Town.

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.

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.

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.

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

The annual Bruce Smith Shield game between Whitstable and Herne Bay has been shelved.

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

Captain Sam Northeast scores 90 as Kent Spitfires end two-game losing run in the NatWest T20 Blast after beating Essex by six wickets at Canterbury.

Kent batsman Fabian Cowdrey remains positive that a big score is just around the corner for him.

Hartley and Tunbridge Wells share top spot in the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division after Blackheath lose again.

Kent assistant coach Matt Walker has put pressure on his batsmen to start performing and take advantage of match-winning positions.