Arrivals
In June 2023, Kent announced that England leg-spinner Matt Parkinson would join from Lancashire at the end of the season. [11] In 2023, Parkinson played on loan for Kent in the One Day Cup. [12] In October 2023, Kent announced the signing of bowler George Garrett. [13] The following month, Kent signed bowler Michael Cohen, a South African who qualifies as a non-overseas player through residency. [14]
Kent re-signed Australian fast bowler Wes Agar for the first four months of the season, having represented the county in 2023. [15] Kent also signed a second Australian fast bowler for the first half of the season, Xavier Bartlett, who had played alongside Sam Billings for Brisbane Heat during Big Bash 13. [16] However, Cricket Australia withdrew permission for Bartlett's Championship stint the day before the start of the season. [17] Kent signed South African all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel from 1 May. [18] It was later announced that Bartlett would join up with Kent for eight matches in the 2024 T20 Blast. [19] On 1 May, Kent announced a fourth overseas player, with Australian pace bowler Charlie Stobo signing a contract until 16 September, making him available for all formats. [20]
On 28 June, Kent signed Essex batsman Feroze Khushi on a short-term loan deal to play one match in the County Championship and three in the T20 Blast. [21] On 4 July, Kent signed their fifth overseas player of the season, with Australian bowler Tom Rogers joining the club for the remainder of the T20 Blast. [22] Rogers arrived after Bartlett's spell had ended and Wes Agar had been forced to leave due to injury. [23]
Swanepoel left the club after the conclusion of the One Day Cup due to being selected for South Africa A. [24] He was replaced by West Indian fast bowler Akeem Jordan for the remainder of the County Championship fixtures. [25] Somerset bowler Alfie Ogborne joined Kent on loan for two Championship matches from 21 August. [26]
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