KENT have chosen England batsman Rob Key as their new club skipper for 2006.

The 26-year-old takes over the helm from Fulton to form an experienced partnership at the helm with new vice captain Min Patel, who turned down Warwickshire’s overtures to stay in Canterbury.

Key said: "I am thrilled to have been asked to captain Kent and look forward to giving it my best shot."

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