Retired Netherlands legend Ryan ten Doeschate has joined Kent County Cricket Club as its batting coach and would replace former England international Michael Yardy at the position.
An Essex legend, ten Doeschate will join Kent from January 1, 2022.
Speaking on this occasion, the 41-year-old said, "I'm excited to be given the opportunity to work with Matt Walker and the Kent squad, especially with the talented group of players that have just won the Vitality Blast and will compete in Division One of next season's LV= Insurance County Championship.
I'm ready to start a new chapter of my career and use my experience and that of some of the others I've worked with to influence and improve the players and the group."
Winner of two County Championships as captain of Essex, the Dutchman has to his credit 11298 First Class runs and has notched up 29 centuries and 53 half-centuries in four-day cricket, most of which he played in England, as recently as July 21, when he played his last game against Derbyshire for Essex.
Paul Downton, Kent's director of cricket was ecstatic to have such an experienced man as the batting coach of his team.
"We are delighted to welcome 'Tendo' to the club following his recent retirement as an outstanding player. He is a proven leader with two Championship wins under his captaincy at Essex, and he already has a varied coaching CV. He will bring with him a winning mentality and all the experience of a successful playing career into an ambitious Kent dressing room keen to learn,” said Downtown.