Ben Compton rewarded for stellar 2022 with new Kent contract

The second-highest run-scorer in LV= Insurance County Championship Division One last season has signed on for another 12 months until 2024

Kent have moved swiftly to secure the future of Ben Compton following his remarkable 2022 campaign.

The 28-year-old struck 1,193 runs in LV= Insurance County Championship Division One last season and was second only to Keaton Jennings in the standings.

Compton recorded four first-class centuries and added a fifth in red-ball cricket against New Zealand for a County Select XI.

As well as helping to secure another year in Division One, Compton led the Spitfires to their second white-ball title in the form of the Royal London Cup, beating Lancashire in the Trent Bridge final.

^{Compton backed up his red-ball campaign with a helping hand in Kent's Royal London Cup victory (Alex Pantling/Getty Images)}

He scooped a series of individual awards including men's batter of the year, players' player of the year and men's player of the year.

A fine run of form during the summer has continued during his spell with Mountaineers in Zimbabwe's Logan Cup, with Compton hitting a career-best 217 in the recent victory over Southern Rocks.

Already contracted until the end of next season, Compton's fresh agreement ties him to the Canterbury club until 2024.

"Everyone at Kent has made me feel a part of the family from the day I arrived and I'm so happy to extend my time as a Kent cricketer," said Compton, the grandson of Denis.

"2022 has been a bit of a whirlwind year for me, including winning a trophy and being named Player of the Year by our members and supporters.

^{It was another successful season at Canterbury (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)}

"Who knows what 2023 will bring, but with only 15 weeks to go until we're back at The Spitfire Ground, I'm already looking forward to next season."

Director of cricket Paul Downton added: "Nobody could have predicted how well Compo would begin his career in a Kent shirt but right from the start Ben showed us his extraordinary determination and an ability to concentrate for long periods of time in the middle.

"Opening the batting in England is a specialist job and he has showcased a lot of skill and discipline in successfully taking on the role.

"He has quickly become a vital cog in our first-class and one-day sides, and I know he will work hard to make sure his second season is as successful as his first. We look forward to Compo enjoying a long and successful career at Kent."

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