By Charlie Bennett
Kent v Sussex
Fri, May 5, St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, 11:00
ALEX Blake intends to become the go-to batsman for Kent this summer as he gears up to face Sussex in the One-Day Cup today.
The 28-year-old hit a sparkling maiden one-day hundred off just 46 balls against Somerset on Tuesday, but his 116 was ultimately in vain as Kent succumbed to four-wicket defeat.
That leaves them in a precarious position in the South Group already, after losing to Hampshire in their first 50-over contest.
But Blake – who averages 24.87 in red-ball cricket – believes he can kic...