England batsman signs contract extension at St Lawrence Ground
England international Joe Denly has extended his stay at the St Lawrence Ground until the end of the 2011 season and admits "my heart is with Kent".
The 23-year-old is a product of the Kent youth system, having started at the club at the age of 13 - working his way through the ranks.
Denly has impressed since being included in the England set-up, competing in nine ODI's and three Twenty20 internationals.
The right-hand opener is delighted at signing an extension to his current deal and admitted there was no chance he was leaving.
He added: "My heart is with Kent county cricket club, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal.
"I love the club, the fans and the county so I could never say no to staying here."
Delighted
Kent team director Paul Farbrace added: "We are all delighted that Joe has chosen to extend his deal for the next two seasons. He is a key part of what we are trying to do here."
Acting chief executive officer Jamie Clifford is excited about Denly's prospects.
He adds: "Joe is a cricketer with a bright future and I am delighted that he has chosen to continue his career here at Kent.
"With most of our senior players now under long-term contracts, this is an exciting time to be a supporter of Kent cricket."
