Kemp struck 22 fours and three sixes in his 261-ball 183

Kent's South African all-rounder Justin Kemp says his season's best 183 has capped a long road to recovery.

The 31-year-old struggled for much of last season with a back injury, but fell just five runs short of a career-best 188 in Kent's draw with Surrey.

He told BBC Radio Kent: "It's been quite frustrating, knowing that you're playing well but you haven't kicked on.

"I got a few 40s in the four-day games of late. It's just nice to get in there and spend lots of time at the crease."

He added: "I've felt pretty good this season to be honest.

"I haven't had much of an opportunity in Twenty20 because of the long batting line-up we have, and the guys have done pretty well at the top.

"It's been a pretty long road, I did struggle last season. But I've been doing all the right things and I've got fit, and I don't have any problems with my back which has been fantastic."

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