Kent's overseas players were South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini until late May,[2] and Sri Lankan leg-spinner Malinga Bandara for the rest of the season.

It was announced in December 2009 that former South Africa batsman Justin Kemp would not return for the 2010 season due to changes to the Kolpak regulations under which he had been able to play county cricket since 2005.

[3] Clark had previously signed to play for Kent in the 2009 season,[7] but later withdrew due to a late call up to the Australian tour of South Africa.

[10] Leg-spin bowler Mark Lawson (cricketer) signed for Kent during the season and played a single match (against the touring Pakistanis), but was later released.

[11] In late July, Kent released slow left-arm spinner Rob Ferley 22 year-old medium-fast bowler Warren Lee).