In 2010, Kent County Cricket Club competed in Division One of the County Championship, Group C of the 40-over Clydesdale Bank 40 and the South Group of the Friends Provident t20. Kent also hosted three-day first-class matches at the St Lawrence Ground against Loughborough MCCU and the touring Pakistanis. It was the first season in charge for Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace.Paul Farbrace set to be new Kent coach, Evening Standard, 31 July 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2017. The club captain was former England batsman Rob Key who had been club captain since 2006. Kent's overseas players were South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini until late May,Kent sign Makhaya Ntini as overseas player, BBC Sport, 23 April 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2017. and Sri Lankan leg-spinner Malinga Bandara for the rest of the season.Sri Lankan leg spinner Malinga Bandara signs for Kent, BBC Sport, 28 January 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

Kent were relegated from Division One of the County Championship in their first season since promotion from Division Two.Kent go down after Tredwell ends Yorkshire title hopes, BBC Sport, 16 September 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2026. They finished second in Group C of the Clydesdale Bank 40 and seventh in the South Group of the Friends Provident t20 (they did not progress to the knock-out stages of either competition).

Squad It was announced in December 2009 that former South Africa batsman Justin Kemp would not return for the 2010 season due to changes to the Kolpak regulations under which he had been able to play county cricket since 2005.South African batsman Justin Kemp will not be returning to Kent next summer, Kent Online, 10 December 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2017. Kent had already lost fast bowler Martin Saggers after 11 seasons, when the player announced his retirement at the end of the 2009 season due to a serious knee injury.Martin Saggers announces retirement, Cricinfo, 15 September 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

In January, Kent announced that their overseas player would be Australian fast bowler Stuart Clark for the first half of the season,Kent capture Australian paceman Stuart Clark, BBC Sport, 6 January 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017. followed by Sri Lankan leg-spinner Malinga Bandara for the second half of the season. Clark had previously signed to play for Kent in the 2009 season,Australia seamer Clark joins Kent, BBC Sport, 17 March 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2017. but later withdrew due to a late call up to the Australian tour of South Africa.Clark call-up forces Kent rethink, BBC Sport, 11 April 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2017. However, in March 2010 it was announced that, for a second time, Clark would not play for the county – this time due to concerns about his fitness.Stuart Clark will not play for Kent in 2010, Kent County Cricket Club, 16 March 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017. A week later, Kent announced the signing of South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini as a replacement for Clark. Ntini signed a five-week deal to play until Bandara arrived in late May.

South African-born Scotland international, Dewald Nel, signed a two-year contract with Kent in March 2010 after impressing while on trial.Kent County Cricket Club sign Scotland bowler Dewald Nel, Kent Online, 29 March 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2017.

Leg-spin bowler Mark Lawson signed for Kent during the season and played a single match (against the touring Pakistanis), but was later released.Lawson aiming to make it third time lucky with Kent, Kent County Cricket Club, 4 July 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017.

In late July, Kent released slow left-arm spinner Rob Ferley 22 year-old medium-fast bowler Warren Lee.Kent to release Rob Ferley and Warren Lee, Kent County Cricket Club, 27 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2017. Lee would go on to play for the Unicorns (cricket team) in 2012 and 2013. A few days later, Kent released James Hockley from his second spell with the county.Batsman James Hockley released by Kent, BBC Sport, 11 August 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2017. Hockley would now concentrate on his teaching career. Phil Edwards was released in late August.Club release Phil Edwards, Kent County Cricket Club, 25 August 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2017.

Fast bowler Amjad Khan left Kent at the end of the 2010 season to join Sussex, having been at the county since 2001.Amjad Khan to join Sussex, The Argus, 14 September 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2017. Second XI wicket-keeper Paul Dixey also left after the end of the season and signed for Leicestershire.

Squad list Ages given as of the first day of the County Championship season, 9 April 2010. Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes BatsmenAlex Blake Left-handed Right arm medium-fast Joe Denly Right-handed Right arm leg break James Goodman Right-handed Right arm medium James Hockley Right-handed Right arm off break Released in AugustRob Key Right-handed Right arm off break Club captainSam Northeast Right-handed Right arm off break Chris Piesley Left-handed Right arm off break Martin van Jaarsveld Right-handed Right arm medium / Right arm off break Kolpak player, vice-captain All-roundersAzhar Mahmood Right-handed Right arm fast-medium British citizenAdam Ball Right-handed Left arm fast-medium Matt Coles Left-handed Right arm fast-medium Paul Muchall Right-handed Right arm medium-fast Brief spell in SeptemberDarren Stevens Right-handed Right arm medium Wicket-keepersPaul Dixey Right-handed — Geraint Jones Right-handed — BowlersMalinga Bandara Right-handed Right arm Leg spin Overseas player (from late May)Simon Cook Right-handed Right arm medium-fast Phil Edwards Right-handed Right arm fast-medium Released in AugustRob Ferley Right-handed Slow left arm orthodox Released in JulyRobbie Joseph Right-handed Right arm fast Amjad Khan Right-handed Right arm fast-medium Mark Lawson Right-handed Right arm Leg spin Warren Lee Right-handed Right arm medium-fast Released in JulyDewald Nel Right-handed Right arm medium-fast Makhaya Ntini Right-handed Right arm fast Overseas player (April–May)Ashley Shaw Right-handed Left arm fast-medium James Tredwell Left-handed Right arm off break

County Championship

Kent were relegated from Division One, despite a victory over Yorkshire in their final match. James Tredwell took a hat-trick in the second innings of that match on his way to figures of 7/22, to end the title hopes of their opponents who had needed a win.Kent relegated despite Tredwell heroics, ESPNcricinfo, 16 September 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2026.

Other highlights included Darren Stevens scoring 197 against Nottinghamshire in a drawn match in early June.Darren Stevens hits 197 to help Kent deny Nottinghamshire, Telegraph, 7 June 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2026.

Division One TeamPldWLDTABatBwlDedPtsNottinghamshire (C)167540047430214Somerset166280053410214Yorkshire166280041420203Lancashire165380035430182Durham165380030390173Warwickshire166910020470166Hampshire163670047410157Kent (R)163760042441151Essex (R)162680029432126

Matches

Other first-class matches

MCCU match

Tour match

Clydesdale Bank 40

Group A TeamPldWLTN/RPtsNet R/RWarwickshire Bears12930018+0.314Kent Spitfires12730216+0.773Nottinghamshire Outlaws12740115+0.348Hampshire Hawks12660012+0.006Durham Dynamos12560111+0.262Leicestershire Foxes1248008−0.220Scotland12210004−1.225

Matches

Friends Life t20

South Division TeamPldWLTN/RPtsNet R/RSomerset161150022+0.418Essex Eagles161060020+0.395Sussex Sharks16970018+0.606Hampshire Royals16880016+0.385Surrey Lions16880016+0.183Middlesex Crusaders16880016+0.018Kent Spitfires16790014−0.163Glamorgan Dragons166100012−0.979Gloucestershire Gladiators165110010−0.943

Matches

References

External links

Kent home at ESPN cricinfo Kent County Cricket Club official site