Kent have introduced Jack Leaning has signed a brand new contract extension and been named the membership’s new vice-captain.
Leaning, 30, will stick with the Canterbury-based aspect till no less than the top of the 2026 season.
The previous Yorkshire batting all-rounder joined Kent in 2019 and can deputise for Daniel Bell-Drummond within the Championship workforce and Sam Billings within the limited-over aspect.
“I am extraordinarily excited to see what the long run holds at Kent,” Leaning said.
“I used to be fast to guarantee that I might decide to as a few years as I might right here going ahead.”
“These previous few weeks, I’ve spent numerous time with each my teammates for winter coaching but in addition with the fellows within the membership workplace, seeing how we as gamers can contribute in the direction of extra off-field success in addition to on it.
“Collectively we’re an especially formidable membership and need to stay proper up there with the Check-hosting counties.”
Leaning, who has made 118 appearances for Kent, scored an unbeaten 220 in his second match for the county after becoming a member of from Yorkshire.
The correct hander mentioned he was “honoured” to be the brand new vice-skipper and has already captained the aspect on 32 events.
He additionally helped Kent to the T20 Blast title in 2021 ending a 14-year wait by the county for a trophy and was subsequently named the membership’s batter of the season that 12 months.
Kent’s director of cricket, Simon Prepare dinner added: “With captaincy being underneath a brand new mannequin, it is necessary to take care of a constant and balanced voice throughout codecs.
“Jack is among the leaders of our dressing room and shares our ambitions. I am wanting ahead to seeing him lead our One-Day Cup aspect if he is out there for us.”