Kent County Cricket Club in 2024
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In 2024, Kent County Cricket Club will compete in the 2024 County Championship, the 2024 One-Day Cup and the 2024 T20 Blast. The season was the eighth in charge for head coach, and former player, Matthew Walker. Sam Billings stepped down as club captain, signed a white-ball only contract and retained captaincy of the Twenty20 side.[1] Daniel Bell-Drummond was named as the 36th men's Captain of Kent Cricket.[2] Paul Downton retired as Director of Cricket at the end of the 2023 season,[3] and was replaced by bowling coach Simon Cook.[4] Former Kent bowler Robbie Joseph replaced Cook as bowling coach.[5] Batting coach Alex Gidman left his role to become assistant coach with the England women's team.[6] Gidman was replaced by Toby Radford.[7]
Squad
Departures
Michael Hogan retired from cricket at the end of the 2023 season.[8] Wicket-keeper Jordan Cox signed for Essex.[9] Alex Blake, who made his debut for Kent in 2008, and James Logan were both released by the county after the 2023 season.[10]
Arrivals
In June 2023, Kent announced that England leg-spinner Matt Parkinson would join from Lancashire at the end of the season.[11] In 2023, Parkinson played on loan for Kent in the One Day Cup.[12] In October 2023, Kent announced the signing of bowler George Garrett.[13] The following month, Kent signed bowler Michael Cohen, a South African who qualifies as a non-overseas player through residency.[14]
Kent re-signed Australian fast bowler Wes Agar for the first four months of the season, having represented the county in 2023.[15] Kent also signed a second Australian fast bowler for the first half of the season, Xavier Bartlett, who had played alongside Sam Billings for Brisbane Heat during Big Bash 13.[16] However, Cricket Australia withdrew permission for Bartlett's Championship stint the day before the start of the season.[17] Kent signed South African all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel from 1 May.[18] It was later announced that Bartlett would join up with Kent for eight matches in the 2024 T20 Blast.[19] On 1 May, Kent announced a fourth overseas player, with Australian pace bowler Charlie Stobo signing a contract until 16 September, making him available for all formats.[20]
On 28 June, Kent signed Essex batsman Feroze Khushi on a short-term loan deal to play one match in the County Championship and three in the T20 Blast.[21] On 4 July, Kent signed their fifth overseas player of the season, with Australian bowler Tom Rogers joining the club for the remainder of the T20 Blast.[22] Rogers arrived after Bartlett's spell had ended and Wes Agar had been forced to leave due to injury.[23]
Squad list
- Ages given as of the first day of the County Championship, 5 April 2024.
No. | Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
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2 | Ben Compton | ![]() |
29 March 1994 (aged 30) | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | |
6 | Joe Denly | ![]() |
16 March 1986 (aged 38) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
14 | Tawanda Muyeye | ![]() |
5 March 2001 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Qualifies as a domestic player[24] |
16 | Zak Crawley | ![]() |
3 February 1998 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
23 | Daniel Bell-Drummond | ![]() |
3 August 1993 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Club captain |
34 | Jack Leaning | ![]() |
18 October 1993 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium/off break | Vice-captain |
All-rounders | ||||||
9 | Grant Stewart | ![]() |
19 February 1994 (aged 30) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | EU passport |
13 | Beyers Swanepoel | ![]() |
6 May 1998 (aged 25) | Left-handed | Right-arm fast | Overseas player (May–September) |
33 | Joey Evison | ![]() |
14 November 2001 (aged 22) | Right-handed | Right arm medium | |
42 | Jaydn Denly | ![]() |
5 January 2006 (aged 18) | Left-handed | Slow left arm orthodox | |
55 | Marcus O'Riordan | ![]() |
25 January 1998 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
Wicket-keepers | ||||||
7 | Sam Billings | ![]() |
15 June 1991 (aged 32) | Right-handed | — | White-ball contract only |
72 | Harry Finch | ![]() |
10 February 1995 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | |
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8 | Wes Agar | ![]() |
5 February 1997 (aged 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Overseas player (April–July) |
15 | Xavier Bartlett | ![]() |
17 December 1998 (aged 25) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Overseas player (T20 only) |
17 | Nathan Gilchrist | ![]() |
11 June 2000 (aged 23) | Left-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | UK passport |
18 | Fred Klaassen | ![]() |
13 November 1992 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | |
19 | Jas Singh | ![]() |
19 September 2002 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
26 | Arafat Bhuiyan | ![]() |
11 October 1996 (aged 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | |
28 | Matt Parkinson | ![]() |
24 October 1996 (aged 27) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
35 | Charlie Stobo | ![]() |
8 March 1995 (aged 29) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Overseas player (May–September) |
44 | George Garrett | ![]() |
4 March 2000 (aged 24) | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | |
45 | Michael Cohen | ![]() |
4 August 1998 (aged 25) | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | UK residency |
64 | Matt Quinn | ![]() |
28 February 1993 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | UK passport |
75 | Hamidullah Qadri | ![]() |
5 January 2000 (aged 24) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break |
County Championship
Division One
5–8 April
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Kent (H)
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Match drawn
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12–15 April
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Essex (H)
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Match drawn
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19–22 April
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Kent (H)
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Surrey won by an innings and 37 runs
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3–6 May
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Lancashire (H)
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Kent won by 7 wickets
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10–13 May
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Kent (H)
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Match drawn
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17–20 May
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Somerset (H)
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Somerset won by 8 wickets
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24–27 May
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Kent (H)
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Essex won by an innings and 96 runs
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23–26 June
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Kent (H)
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Lancashire won by an innings and 83 runs.
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30 June–3 July
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Hampshire (H)
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Hampshire won by 6 wickets
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22–25 August
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Worcestershire (H)
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29 August–1 September
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Warwickshire (H)
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9–12 September
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Kent (H)
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17–20 September
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Kent (H)
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26–29 September
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Durham (H)
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One-Day Cup
Group A
26 July
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Kent (H)
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28 July
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Kent (H)
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31 July
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Kent (H)
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4 August
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Kent (H)
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7 August
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Worcestershire (H)
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9 August
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Derbyshire (H)
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11 August
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Kent (H)
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14 August
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Kent (H)
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T20 Blast
South Group
31 May
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Kent
205/8 (20 overs) |
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Middlesex (H)
107 (14.1 overs) |
Kent won by 98 runs
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2 June
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Kent
165/9 (20 overs) |
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Hampshire (H)
166/7 (19.5 overs) |
Hampshire won by 3 wickets
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7 June
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Somerset
197/6 (20 overs) |
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Kent (H)
198/6 (19.2 overs) |
Kent won by 4 wickets
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9 June
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Kent (H)
173/8 (20 overs) |
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Middlesex
178/6 (19.2 overs) |
Middlesex won by 4 wickets
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14 June
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Somerset (H)
55/6 (5 overs) |
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Kent
46/5 (5 overs) |
Somerset won by 14 runs (DLS method)
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16 June
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Kent (H)
125 (19.5 overs) |
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Gloucestershire
127/1 (11.4 overs) |
Gloucestershire won by 8 wickets
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20 June
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Sussex (H)
201/7 (20 overs) |
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Kent
170/7 (20 overs) |
Sussex won by 31 runs
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21 June
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Kent (H)
156/7 (20 overs) |
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Essex
157/5 (15 overs) |
Essex won by 5 wickets
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5 July
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Kent
150 (19.2 overs) |
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Gloucestershire (H)
29/2 (5 overs) |
Kent won by 8 runs (DLS method)
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7 July
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Surrey (H)
103/5 (10 overs) |
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Kent
81/3 (8 overs) |
Surrey won by 5 runs (DLS method)
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11 July
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Essex (H)
187/3 (20 overs) |
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Kent
165/5 (20 overs) |
Essex won by 22 runs
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12 July
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Sussex
203/4 (20 overs) |
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Kent (H)
115 (16.2 overs) |
Sussex won by 88 runs
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16 July
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Glamorgan
145/6 (13 overs) |
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Kent (H)
132/5 (13 overs) |
Glamorgan won by 13 runs
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St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury
Umpires: Rob Bailey and Ben Debenham Player of the match: Marnus Labuschagne (Glamorgan) | |||||
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19 July
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Kent (H)
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References
- ^ "Sam Billings: Kent T20 captain signs white-ball only contract until 2025". BBC Sport. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Daniel Bell-Drummond appointed club captain as Kent men captains confirmed". Kent County Cricket Club. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Paul Downton: Kent director of cricket to retire at end of season". BBC Sport. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Simon Cook to become Kent's Director of Cricket". Kent County Cricket Club. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Kent Cricket: Toby Radford and Robbie Joseph join coaching staff". BBC Sport. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Alex Gidman appointed England Women assistant coach". England and Wales Cricket Board. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Kent name Toby Radford as Alex Gidman's successor as batting coach while Robbie Joseph returns to the club as new bowling coach". Kent Online. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Michael Hogan: Glamorgan fast bowling great retires after Kent stint ends". BBC Sport. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Cox: Essex sign Kent wicketkeeper on three-year contract". BBC Sport. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Alex Blake & James Logan: Duo to leave Kent at end of 2023 season". BBC Sport. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Matt Parkinson: Kent to sign England leg-spinner from Lancashire". BBC Sport. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Matt Parkinson: Kent sign Lancashire spinner on loan for One-Day Cup". BBC Sport. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Seam bowler George Garrett signs two-year contract with Kent". Kent Online. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Michael Cohen: Kent sign South African left-arm seamer". BBC Sport. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Wes Agar: Kent re-sign Australian paceman on deal for first part of 2024 season". BBC Sport. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Xavier Bartlett: Kent sign Australian paceman for start of 2024 season". BBC Sport. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Xavier Bartlett out of County Championship stint with Kent as Cricket Australia decline NOC". The Cricketer. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Beyers Swanepoel: South African all-rounder joins Kent". BBC Sport. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Australia pace bowler Bartlett's Kent move back on". BBC Sport. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Kent sign Australian bowler Stobo until September". BBC Sport. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Injury-hit Kent sign Khushi on loan from Essex". BBC Sport. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Kent sign Australian Rogers for T20 Blast". BBC Sport. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Kent bring in Tom Rogers for second block of Vitality Blast". ESPNcricinfo. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Tawanda Muyeye player profile, Kent County Cricket Club. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
External links
- Kent home at ESPN cricinfo
- Kent County Cricket Club official site