Teenager Jaydn Denly came to Kent’s rescue as they left Essex with a draw on the final day of their County Championship clash on Monday. The match was heading for a grandstand finish as far as the hosts were concerned as Kent, needing a token 375 for victory, lost seven wickets in less than two sessions. They returned for a tense final 43 minutes but Denly survived 128 balls to finish 41 not out. Gusty April showers meant a delayed start on the final day. No play was possible before lunch and that meant Kent had 64 overs to negotiate in their second innings to escape with a draw. Play started …
