Essex extend Dexter loan

Neil Dexter will stay with Essex until August 5

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Essex have extended the loan of Kent batsman Neil Dexter for another month.

The 23-year-old arrived initially for the Twenty20 Cup but will now remain at the Ford County Ground until after the Natwest Pro40 match against Surrey on August 5.

Essex first-team coach Paul Grayson told Essex's website: “Firstly I would like to thank Kent for letting us have Neil for another month.

“We want to have a further look at Neil because we believe he is a talented player.

“We look forward to him making a good contribution over the next few weeks.”