Kent County Cricket Club Confirm Player Contracts

Kent County Cricket Club today confirmed that twenty players are now contracted for the 2013 season.

Kent Cricket stalwarts, Geraint Jones, James Tredwell and Darren Stevens have renewed contracts with the Club, as have three recent Kent signings, Mark Davies, Ben Harmison and Brendan Nash.

Recently capped player, Sam Northeast has also extended his contract with the Club, along with Sam Billings, both of whom have made significant contributions during the 2012 season.

Youngsters, Fabian Cowdrey, Ben Kemp, Ivan Thomas – all Academy Graduates – and Ashley Shaw are also extending their contracts.

In addition, Adam Ball, Daniel Bell-Drummond, Alex Blake, Matt Coles, Rob Key, Mike Powell, Adam Riley and Charlie Shreck all remain in contract for the 2013 season.

Commenting on the announcement, Kent Cricket Chairman of Cricket, Graham Johnson said; “I am extremely pleased to announce that the core of the 2012 squad have committed their futures to Kent Cricket.

“During 2012, the players have performed well and we will seek to build upon this during 2013. I am particularly pleased that we have a great number of talented young cricketers coming through the system, and this season they have demonstrated their great potential.”

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Full list of players who have extended contracts with the Club:

Sam Billings
Fabian Cowdrey
Mark Davies
Ben Harmison
Geraint Jones
Ben Kemp
Brendan Nash
Sam Northeast
Ashley Shaw
Darren Stevens
Ivan Thomas
James Tredwell

The following players remain in contract:

Adam Ball
Daniel Bell-Drummond
Alex Blake
Matt Coles
Rob Key
Mike Powell
Adam Riley
Charlie Shreck