Kensington has an extremely rich past player history, dominated by the presence of Sir Donald Bradman and Clarrie Grimmett who played for the club in the 1930s.
Other famous names to play for Kensington include Sam Parkinson, Peter Brinsley, John Inverarity, Kevin Wright, Brian Hurn, Ian Glover, Neil Dansie, Rex Sellers, Bob Lloyd, Ashley Woodcock, Terry Jenner, Jeff Hammond, Howard Mutton, James Brayshaw, Tim May, Jamie Siddons, Mark Cleary, Greg Blewett, Dean Waugh and Michael Klinger.
Kensington recruited Aaron O'Brien and Michael Klinger, two first-class interstate players that signed with the South Australian Redbacks.
Kensington have four members in the Redbacks squad for the 2008/09 season, with Jake Brown and Mark Cleary also securing contracts.
Long time servant and playing member of the club, John Palmer Junior was appointed coach for 2008/09 season.
Kensington played Glenelg Cricket Club at Adelaide Oval on 1 February 2009 in the XXXX Gold One Day Cup Final.
Winning the toss, Kensington skipper Jake Brown elected to bat and were bowled out for 153 in the 48th over.
Kensington won their third XXXX Gold One Day Cup for the decade, defeating Northern Districts at Adelaide Oval on 14 February 2010.
The Jets were in early trouble at 5 for 23 and then 6 for 61 before a late order partnership pushed Northerns to 7 for 159 but eventually bowled out for 172 with lone hand of Steven Marks 78 not out the only real resistance.
[1] It was a successful season with Alex Ross, Daniel Worrall and Elliot Opie all playing for the state side during the year.