Kent extends contracts for Milnes, Northeast through 2028

Kent has activated contract extension clauses for seamer Matt Milnes and batter Sam Northeast, ensuring both players will remain with the club until at least the end of the 2028 season. Milnes led the club with 54 wickets, while Northeast was the top run-scorer with 890 runs during the 2026 season, which concluded with Kent's promotion back to Division One of the County Championship. Both players rejoined Kent at the beginning of the season after playing for other counties. Kent's director of cricket Simon Cook expressed satisfaction with their performances and the decision to retain them.

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