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Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion

Kent secured promotion following a remarkable turnaround during the 2026 season, bouncing back from a difficult beginning and a slow start to the campaign. Coach Hollioake praised the squad for executing tactical plans and recovering after struggling through their opening fixtures.

Four batsmen surpassed the 700-run threshold in the Championship, paced by Sam Northeast with 890 runs, while bowling contributions were spearheaded by Matt Milnes and Keith Dudgeon with 54 and 42 wickets respectively. Despite celebrating the advancement, Hollioake noted that the team finished 12th out of 18 first-class counties and emphasized that preparations for Division One must begin immediately.

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