Squad No. 42
Did You Know...
My earliest cricketing memory is
Playing for Whitstable Under 11s
My favourite sportsperson is
Frank Lampard
The teams I support in other sports are
Chelsea
My favourite colour is
Blue
My favourite food is
Pizza
My favourite musical artist is
Drake
My favourite film is
Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets
A hobby/interest I have outside of cricket is
Playing golf badly
My proudest cricketing moment is
Signing my first pro contract
Jaydn Denly
Bat | Left-hand | Bowl | Left-arm orthodox |
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Born | 5th January 2006 (in Margate, Kent) | National Team Eligibility | England |
Years of Service | 2023- | Debut | vs. Surrey, 2023 |
Nickname(s) | Jay, Denzel | Capped | - |
Local Club | Whitstable CC | Shirt Sponsor | - |
Player Biography
As a 17-year-old Kent Cricket Academy player, Jaydn was added to Kent Spitfires’ Metro Bank One Day Cup squad during the 2023 season to get his first taste of first-team action.
He made a memorable debut at Surrey; after receiving his debut cap from his Uncle, Joe, he would be called in to bat for just the final ball of Kent’s innings with the bat, late cutting Conor McKerr’s full delivery to the third man boundary for four on one knee. Then, with the ball, he bowled a wicket maiden in his first over as a first-teamer – bowling Cameron Steel as he attempted a ramp shot.
He made his home debut at The County Ground, Beckenham – in Kent’s 133-run one-day victory over Middlesex.
Against Essex at The Spitfire Ground, Denly took an outstanding diving catch on the boundary to dismiss Feroze Khushi.
He graduated from the Kent Cricket Academy in November 2023, signing his first rookie deal as a first-team player. That month, he toured India with England U19s’ Youth ODI side, before being named in the Young Lions’ U19 World Cup squad for the tournament in January 2024.