After a winter of due diligence and careful recruitment Kent are hoping to take the County Championship top flight by storm when the first-class cricket season begins next month.

Kent head coach Matt Walker was disappointed to see his side outplayed by County Championship Division Two title rivals Warwickshire on day one of their match at Edgbaston.

Kent travel to Birmingham for their Specsavers County Championship Division Two title showdown with Warwickshire starting on Monday.

Kent's promotion drive in the Specsavers County Championship moves to the Home of Cricket from Monday when Sam Billings' side take on Middlesex in a crucial Division Two encounter over four days at Lord's.

Kent head coach Matt Walker hailed his side's efforts after their win over Northamptonshire at Canterbury.

Kent will hope to bolster their position in the Specsavers County Championship Division Two promotion berths this week when they take on Northamptonshire at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence.

Kent head coach Matt Walker praised his players following their six-wicket win at Derbyshire in County Championship Division Two.

Kent head coach Matt Walker praised his men for their eight-wicket win at Leicestershire on Tuesday.