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- ↑ "Watch: Joe Denly's nephew gloriously cover drives Michael Atherton's son for four in county second XI clash". Wisden.com. 8 July 2022. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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- ↑ "SURREY FALL SHORT AGAINST SPITFIRES AT THE KIA OVAL". Kia Oval. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ Atkins, Fred (20 August 2023). "Denly junior stars as Spitfires win". Kent Sport News. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "Jaydn Denly: Kent hand teenage all-rounder first senior contract". BBC Sport. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ↑ "6th Match, Chelmsford, April 12 - 15, 2024, County Championship Division One". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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- ↑ Friend, Nick (11 August 2023). "Jaydn Denly gives Kent teamsheet familiar feel, even in times of change". The Cricketer.
- ↑ Green, Mike (31 July 2019). "Denly proud of younger brother". Kent Sports News. Retrieved 22 August 2023.