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McLaren and Arafat steer Kent to unlikely triumph

This article appeared in the Observer on Sunday May 11 2008 on p16 of the News & features section. It was last updated at 01:18 on May 11 2008.

Kent 259-5 Somerset 222 (Kent win by 37 runs): Dexter shows the discipline to punish wasteful Somerset

Kent 259-5 Somerset 222 (Kent win by 37 runs): Dexter shows the discipline to punish wasteful Somerset

Kent 350-8 dec Sussex 57-1: Kemp century takes Aga off the boil to put Kent in command

The standard advice to people who can't stand the heat is to get out of the kitchen and that is precisely what Kent's batsmen did when Sussex switched to their Aga here yesterday. In this case the Aga was Ragheb of that name, a Kenyan seamer, with British citizenship, who proved to be pretty nippy once he was introduced to the attack.

Kent pair top latest PCA rankings

Kent batsman Martin van Jaarsveld and bowler Yasir Arafat are first and second in the latest rankings from the Professional Cricketers' Association.

Cricket: Kent trip at the last as McLaren swishes in vain for redemption

This article appeared in the Guardian on Monday April 28 2008 on p13 of the Sport news & features section. It was last updated at 11:44 on April 28 2008.

Kent v Somerset postponed by rain

Kent's FP Trophy quarter-final against Somerset has been postponed until Thursday because of rain at Canterbury.

Kent delighted by Kemp judgement

Kent chief executive Paul Millman said the county were delighted with the decision to allow South African Justin Kemp to play for the county in 2008.

Dexter steers Kent into semi-finals

Kent booked a semi-final meeting at Durham with a 37-run victory over Somerset at Beckenham thanks to a 113-ball hundred from Man of the Match Neil Dexter.

Denly shines as Kent thrash Essex

Kent replaced Essex at the important number two spot in the south division of the Twenty20 Cup by thrashing the men from Chelmsford at Beckenham.

McLaren eyes England call

South African Ryan McLaren is hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow countryman Kevin Pietersen by qualifying for England.

Wash-out puts Kent in last eight

Kent's place in the quarter-finals was made absolutely certain despite a total wash-out of their game with Middlesex at Tunbridge Wells.

Mahmood pluck and a slice of luck seal Kent win

Kent made a successful start to the defence of their Twenty20 Cup crown with a six-wicket victory over Sussex at Canterbury last night.

Kent come up just short against Danish Kaneria

Unchanged for all five of their matches so far, Kent had, until last night, made a confident start to the defence of their Twenty20 Cup title. However, sloppy fielding, plus ill-disciplined bowling and difficulty, in particular, against the leg spin of Danish Kaneria under the Chelmsford lights, undermined their challenge as Essex emerged triumphant in a tense affair.

Kent stun Nottinghamshire

Championship leaders Nottinghamshire suffered their first defeat of the season after Kent held off an inspired Ryan Sidebottom.

Kent lose despite Denly defiance

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ONE, Tunbridge Wells (Day four, close): Somerset 208 & 335 bt Kent 273 & 250 by 20 runs

Kent come from behind to take the glory at Hove

The Friends Provident Trophy today returned to the County Ground, Hove and, on a warm morning, Kent won the toss and asked Sussex to bat. It turned out to be an excellent game of Cricket.

Kent v Somerset tie rearranged

A waterlogged square and outfield meant that no play was possible here today in the Friends Provident Trophy quarter-final match between Kent and Somerset.

Former Kent keeper Nicholls dies aged 64

He came from a long line of Kent wicketkeepers but had the misfortune that his career coincided with one of the greatest of them, Alan Knott. Nevertheless, he got plenty of chances when Knott was on Test duty and never let his county down.

Flynn unlikely to bat in first innings

Daniel Flynn had his front tooth knocked out yesterday by James Anderson, and is unlikely to bat in New Zealand's first innings

Hampshire-Kent lose a day to rain

Heavy overnight rain forced the umpires to abandon the first day of the County Championship Division One match between Hampshire and Kent at the Rose Bowl.

Cricket Australia unlikely to review IPL policy due to Hayden injury

Cricket Australia (CA) is unlikely to review its policy vis-a-vis loaning its players for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in spite of opener Mathew Hayden receiving an Achilles heel injury while playing the tournament.

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