Meant to question this yesterday. Dexter's an excellent prospect but still pretty young. Meanwhile, Stevens is at the peak of his career, which admittedly doesn't look as though it's been much good up to now, because he does have a poor average, but he's actually been a pretty consistent performer for Kent since arriving. I thought he was a bit of a journeyman when he arrived, but I'd say he's an important member of the side now, not least for his useful bowling. I saw him get his double century against Glamorgan a couple of seasons back and it was a great knock.
Arafat, is an underrated cricketer, was excellent in his short spell at Sussex last year and his been unfortunate with Pakistan for his a talent whose been rather misused. And with Ryan McLaren today his taken apart Sussex with the ball.
Dexter’s been around for two years now so his no real novice and his game currently is far more suited for the longer version due to his 'correctness'. However, just looking at Kent's side it just seems oversubscribed in terms of bowling and Dexter's batting could came in handy with Stevens place being the only one of real question, for, Kent seem adamant in playing the likes of Denly. Be interesting to see who makes way for Andrew Hall.
Yeah, double ton for Tim. Ambrose is not really talked about in regard to England but his got a pretty impressive career record and he can keep relatively well.
I've been out all morning, only just got back to look at the score! Very pleased indeed!
I agree that Dexter would be a like for like replacement for Stevens, but his one day record is pretty impressive and I think he should keep pursuing that route at the moment. Like I said, as soon as someone gets injured or out of form, he'll be right up there to replace them, and it's good to have that level of competition in the squad. Stevens has done enough so far in his Kent career to merit his place in the lineup at the start of the season, but he needs to start scoring runs, as does Van Jaarsveld.
No problems with them playing Denly - he seems like a great prospect, although I haven't seen him in the flesh yet. Played a great innings against Ireland on Sunday though by all accounts.
I imagine it'll be Cook, as Joseph's made a pretty impressive start to the season, and I can't see them getting rid of Arafat or McLaren. They might drop Patel/Tredwell and select Cook as the 5th seamer if the wicket isn't conducive to spin, but I can't really see it myself.
Yeah - have to say I'm surprised, but Sussex don't look like a championship winning side at the moment. They beat us pretty convincingly in the first round of matches, but Kent are notorious slow starters. They have a good bowling attack but their batting looks very shaky.
Quite funny tbh
801 for 8 dec ion the end..after being 2 wickets down after one over as wellDerbyshire 752/8 now
