The following are excerpts from the Kent County Cricket Club website announcement that said Graham Ford would stay on in the Club.• Ford said: I am very grateful to the Club for allowing me to go to India to find out more about the job of coaching the Indian Team. I have had a chance to reflect on the offer made by the BCCI and their urgency to fill the vacant position. After careful consideration, I have decided to continue my work here at Kent. This has been a really difficult decision. I am honoured that India have shown such interest in my capabilities, but feel that this is the right decision for me and my family.• Graham Johnson, Kent’s Chairman of Cricket, on Ford’s decision: This is really great news for Kent cricket. We are delighted Graham has decided to stay with us. I would like to say how much we appreciate the way Graham has handled the last few days. He has made a significant contribution to our playing performance during his time with us, as well as the system to produce local cricket talent in Kent.I know that all in the business at Kent, the playing staff, the coaching staff and all our administrators will be thrilled by his decision. It also says much about the future vision we have for Kent..
