Joe Denly is being backed to make a positive impact in Kent’s middle order this summer. Whitstable’s Denly made a strong start to the new season as a fine second-innings 110 helped Kent battle to a County Championship Division 1 draw with Somerset at Canterbury on Monday. While the fluent 38-year-old batting all-rounder can play anywhere in the top six, he has spent the majority of his career towards the top-end of the order. But Kent head coach Matt Walker said: “He has had a bit of a tough time in Championship cricket over the last couple of seasons. “I think this No.5 role could be a really…
