Kent Cricket News from CricInfo ------------------------------------- http://www.kent.cricket.org --------------------- Sat 17 April 1999 Kent v Middlesex at Lord's - County Championship Kent drew their championship match with Middlesex at Lord's on Friday after the home side batted on slowly throughout the day and the Kent bowlers were unable to take wickets. The star of the day was Justin Langer, who made 241 not out, his sixth double century and his highest ever score for Middlesex. Early in the day he had been dropped at slip by Rob Key whilst on 15. Langer put on 99 for the second wicket with Hewitt (who was also dropped). Min Patel took 2 wickets, and there was one apiece for Dean Headley and Andrew Symonds. Full Scores: Middlesex 254 & 381-4, Kent 286 For the full scoreboard and reports from the Daily Telegraph, go to: http://www.kent.cricket.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Next Home Game: Kent take on Lancashire in their first National League match (in division 1) at the St.Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Sunday 18th April. The game begins at 1.30pm, and there is a 40-minute interval between the innings at around 4.20pm. The main change from last season is that each innings is 45 rather than 40 overs, also a 'free hit' for the batsman has been introduced for any no-balls bowled in an attempt to further liven up the game. As far as we know, gates will open at 10am with admission £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. BBC Radio Kent will have full ball-by-ball commentary of the match with Neil Bell and John Warnett live at the St.Lawrence Ground in Canterbury. To listen tune into 96.7/104.2 FM, or 774/1602 MW. ---------------------------------------------------------------------