Rich2001 said:
Intresting, you are about the 3rd review I have read about the County Championship (all from major sites) that has failed to have even acknowledged Kent at all, now I don't know what's going on here but surely we aren't that invisible are we?
Lets not forget that basically the only reason Kent didnt get relegated last year was they signed Murali for the last month or so of the season
Otherwise you'd be battling it out for a div 2 title.
As for their prospects this year Im not convinced either way , they've lost Mark Ealham who's been a constant contributor day in day out with bat & ball.
And Geriant Jones is unlikely to be around for much of the season.
On the other hand they've got Saggers who's been the best bowler on the county circuit for 3 years running , backed up by Khan & Tredwell who both have big raps on em although they havent shown alot yet at First Class level.
Fulton , Smith & Key are three of the bigger names in county cricket & if all three fire then they could be very hard to topple , Smith & Key may be hopeful of recalls but I dont like they're chances personally.
Then there is Carberry , I saw him bat in a second XI match in 2001 & he seemed to have alot of ability to me (not that any old so & so couldnt score runs in county 2nd XI cricket
) , this will be an interesting season for him , hopefully he can really step up & make a name for himself.
Im not sure about this young seamer they've signed though , Mr Stiff , he has some huge raps on him I know , but he didnt set the world on fire at under 19 level (thats putting it kindly) & he bowled like 5 no balls in his first over at first class level , only time will tell I guess.
Id expect Kent to just miss out on being relegated.
