“Kent Cricket would like to acknowledge Ben’s achievements throughout his time at the club and wish him all the best in any future endeavours. Somerset Academy player Ben Green signed a three year professional contract with the Club at the end of 2016. Sadly Ben missed much of the 2017 season through injury. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. “In the meantime, director of cricket, Paul Downton will oversee Kent Cricket affairs. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. His first professional contract, signed after he graduated from the Somerset Academy in 2016, was due to expire of the end of this year, and the club was keen to secure his services. Ben progressed through the Devon age group system, and has been a regular in the Somerset 2nd XI for the past two seasons and made his First XI debut for Somerset in a NatWest T20 Blast fixture at Hampshire in 2016. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Ben was selected onto the England Development Pathway based at the National Performance Centre during 2013-14 and made his Somerset 2nd XI debut in 2014 claiming three for 18. Ben, who attended Exeter School and plays his cricket for Exeter CC, is a genuine all round cricketer who has scored heavily in Devon men’s and junior cricket. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Green had been in the interim role since February 2018 and joined the club in 2017 as operations director. The all-rounder has also represented England at Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 level. Season Matches Innings Not Outs Runs Av 50s However, the club announced on Tuesday that he has left with immediate effect. Ben Green. Jack Leach in signing contract extensions. SOMERSET County Cricket Club has announced a third contract extension, with Ben Green the latest player to put pen to paper. The 21-year-old all-rounder has signed a new deal which will see him remain in Taunton until at least the end of the 2021 season. SOMERSET County Cricket Club has announced a third contract extension, with Ben Green the latest player to put pen to paper. “As previously announced, new chief executive officer, Simon Storey, will commence his role on January 2, 2019. Green joins George Bartlett and Jack Leach in signing contract extensions in the last week. Our Education Directory has everything you could possibly need! You can see our cookies and learn how to manage them. This SCCC website uses cookies (including tracking technologies) to improve user experience and provide appropriate information. He is spending the winter playing Grade Cricket for Gosnells CC in Perth. ©Copyright 2001-2020. Ben and Tom see Somerset to comprehensive win, Century for Tom as Somerset close in on victory, SCCC players support inaugural Provider Cup. Pic: SCCC. Green has also represented England at Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 level. © 2020 Somerset County Cricket Club | Site By Liquorice. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. Director of Cricket Andy Hurry said: “We are delighted with the progress that Ben showed throughout 2018. The Devonian youngster made his Somerset debut in the T20 Vitality Blast away to Hampshire in 2016, and after impressive performances for the 2nd XI he made his First Class and List A debuts in 2018. Here we pay tribute to those who have died from the virus in Kent. Kent Cricket interim chief executive Ben Green has left the role. He spent two years on the Devon EPP before joining the Somerset Academy in the autumn of 2013. Trying to find the right nursery, school, college, university or training provider in Kent or Medway? “We’re really looking forward to seeing him develop even further and becoming a key part of the team across all formats over the coming seasons.”. "I’m looking forward to hopefully being part of the team’s success over the next three years; it’s an exciting time for both the club and I.”. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. After signing the contract, he said: “I’m incredibly excited to have signed a contract extension at such an amazing club. Somerset Academy player Ben Green signed a three year professional contract with the Club at the end of 2016. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Last month Simon Storey was announced as the new CEO of Kent with Green appointed as chief operating officer. Ben enjoyed a very successful season with the Second XI in 2018, going on to make his List A and Championship debuts later in the summer. Right-Handed Batsman, Right-Arm Medium-Fast Bowler. EXTENSION: Somerset talent Ben Green has put pen to paper. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Our Major Sponsors. Incoming chief executive officer Ben Green is settling into his new role as the 41-year-old father-of-two succeeded Jamie Clifford to head up the club’s business with incoming director of cricket Paul Downton in charge of sporting matters. Green. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network.