David Fulton to lead Kent in 2003

Kent County Cricket Club today announced that David Fulton will captain the County in 2003. Fulton shared the captaincy role with Matthew Fleming during the 2002 season but will captain the Club in all forms of cricket next season.

Commenting on his appointment Fulton said:

"I am delighted to take on full responsibility for captaining Kent in all forms of cricket in 2003. I learned a great deal from Matthew Fleming last season and our partnership worked well. I now look forward to leading the Club in all competitions. We have an excellent squad of players and I am sure we can do well next season."

More good news today for Kent came with the announcement that Martin Saggers has been selected to play for England in the Hong Kong Sixes on 2/3 November. Saggers recently signed a new long-term contract with the Club and was the Country's leading wicket taker in 2002. He has claimed over 200 first class wickets in the last three seasons. David Graveney will manage the team which is to be captained by Glamorgan's Matthew Maynard. The rest of the team consists of: Glen Chapple (Lancashire), Paul Collingwood (Durham), Adam Hollioake (Surrey), Ronnie Irani (Essex) and Chris Silverwood (Yorkshire).

The Club also announced today that Peter Trego, the 22 year old Somerset all rounder, will be joining Kent on a two year contract. Trego, who has been with Somerset for the last three seasons played for England at under 19 level in 2000 and hit his highest first class score this summer ~ 140 for Somerset against West Indies A.

Commenting on both developments, newly appointed Captain, David Fulton said:

"I am thrilled that Martin has been selected for the Hong Kong trip. It's good news for Kent that he has committed his long-term future to the Club and I am sure that it will not be long before his achievements of the last three seasons earn him full honours at International level.

Peter Trego joins Kent at an exciting time. I have played against him on a few occasions and he has shown himself to be a talented and competitive cricketer. I am sure we will be able to give him the opportunity to make the most of his undoubted talent."