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Adam Hollioake says Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion

Following a rocky beginning to the 2026 campaign that included a pair of draws and a heavy defeat against Worcestershire, Kent secured second place in County Championship Division Two and earned promotion back to the top tier. Coach Adam Hollioake credited the squad for rebounding from their early struggles by claiming eight victories across their final eleven fixtures to clinch the achievement following a three-day win over Gloucestershire.

Key contributors fueled the successful promotion campaign as Sam Northeast topped the batting charts with 890 runs, while Matt Milnes spearheaded the bowling attack by capturing 54 wickets alongside Keith Dudgeon, who added 42 dismissals. Hollioake admitted to harboring doubts during the difficult opening stretch of matches, but expressed satisfaction and relief as the team ultimately achieved its goal of returning to Division One.

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