Robbie Joseph has been given the all-clear to resume training following an operation on a torn right shoulder.

The 28-year-old pace bowler missed the second half of last season, after being injured fielding against Surrey in the Twenty20 group stages at The Oval in July.

Kent physio Nimmo Reid said: "Everything is positive about Robbie’s progress and he can now start moving his arm, mimicking his bowling action at first."