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Kent legend and former England batter Joe Denly has announced he will retire at the end of the season.<\/b><\/p>\n
Denly, 40, has played for Kent since 2004 when he was 18, apart from three seasons with Middlesex between 2012 and 2014, and represented England in all three formats.<\/p>\n
His top Test score for England came in the drawn Ashes series in 2019 when he hit 94 at Headingley.<\/p>\n
Denly was recalled by England nearly a decade after making his debut in 2009 and finishes with 15 Test appearances, 16 in one-day internationals and 13 in T20s.<\/p>\n
He helped Kent win their first T20 trophy in 2007 and became the first player from the county to score 5,000 T20 runs.<\/p>\n
Denly has more than 14,000 career runs and told the Kent website: “After an incredible journey in professional cricket, the time has come for me to announce my retirement from the game at the end of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n
“Cricket has given me more than I could ever have imagined. From making my debut for Kent to representing England on the international stage, every moment has been a privilege.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been fortunate to share dressing rooms with outstanding team-mates, work with exceptional coaches and support staff and play in front of fans whose encouragement has meant so much.<\/p>\n
“Representing Kent has always been a source of immense pride. The club will always be my second home and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities, friendships, and memories it has given me.”<\/p>\n
He was the Professional Cricketers’ Association player of the year in 2018 and won the most valuable player award.<\/p>\n
Kent director of cricket Simon Cook said: “Joe has been an outstanding servant to our county.<\/p>\n
“His record speaks for itself, and he will rightly be remembered as one of the modern greats of Kent cricket, having contributed with distinction across all formats over a vast period of time.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n