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Storm Rodney, getting an E in biology and the problems of playing cricket in April when "you're basically in Scotland".
05.04.26Features
Northeast has a far happier day in the North East than when he last played for Kent in 2017 - The Horses beat Exeter in a friendly - and the impact of the new substitution rule.
The Spitfire Diary: a series of occasional entries from the front lines of the County Championship
03.04.26Features
Dudgeon, Dawkins and disarray in the opposition ranks - why Kent's fortunes are set to improve
02.04.26Opinion
Kent are trying to be smarter when it comes to tactics this year.
01.04.26Features
The Spitfire's aim is to provide dedicated, independent coverage of Kent County Cricket Club. We’re joining the CounterPress stable for the 2026 season, as they look to revitalise coverage of the county game.
27.03.26Opinion
The Spitfire is an attempt to revitalise coverage of KCCC in the AI era. Editor FRED ATKINS takes a look at how the cricket media has evolved in the quarter of a century years since he made the transition from Kent fan to sports reporter.
27.03.26History
Anyone who'd read Rob Key's book could have guessed how the Ashes would go.
26.03.26Opinion
"I get vilified, really, from a Kent perspective," Billings tells The Spitfire. "I think it's quite ironic sometimes. I've had countless opportunities to play my county cricket elsewhere, but I've never once moved."
26.03.26Features
Kent's Head Coach gives The Spitfire an insight into this year's group, and how he'll use the resources at his disposal at Canterbury.
The Spitfire gets the latest news of the New County Ground, The Nevill and The Mote from Kent chief executive Michael Wilshaw
25.03.26News
The new Kent CEO on the challenges he faces, his targets for 2026 and whether, as a native Yorkshireman, he passes "The Tebbit test".
25.03.26Features
After a tough opening season in Tier 2 cricket, Kent have regrouped over the winter. The Horses' skipper Megan Belt gives The Spitfire the lowdown on her 2026 team mates.
Adam Hollioake blindsides everyone by revealing Kent called in a faith healer over the winter
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