The 29-year-old Navdeep Saini will play three matches for Kent within the county championship and 5 matches within the home one-day cup.
Navdeep Saini of India. Courtesy: PTI
HIGHLIGHTSNavdeep Saini made his debut for India again in 2019Saini was additionally over the moon after signing the take care of KentKent praised Saini for bowling at speeds across the 95 km/h mark
India right-arm quick bowler Navdeep Saini shall be representing the English county workforce Kent in eight video games within the ongoing season. The speedster is ready to ply his commerce in three county championship matches and 5 video games within the home One-Day Cup.
Saini made his worldwide debut again in 2019 within the West Indies however misplaced his place within the nationwide aspect quickly after. However, not too long ago, he was a internet bowler for the Indian workforce forward of the rescheduled fifth Test towards England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
“Kent Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of India international fast bowler Navdeep Saini for up to three County Championship and five Royal London Cup matches, subject to visa and regulatory approval,” Kent was quoted as saying on their official web site.
The 29-year-old Saini has performed for India throughout all three codecs and has featured for various groups within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
After signing the pacer, Kent expressed their delight and are excited for him to take the sector within the upcoming matches.
“Hailed as one of the top five fastest Indian bowlers in world cricket, Saini is capable of clocking 95mph and has taken 148 first-class wickets at 28.80 with a career bowling economy of 2.92,” the web site said.
Saini was additionally over the moon after signing the take care of Kent. “It’s a great opportunity to play county cricket and I’m looking forward to giving my all for Kent,” he stated.
“In a year when it’s been difficult to take wickets, we are excited to have the opportunity to add a fast bowler of Navdeep’s quality to our squad,” Kent’s Director of Cricket and former keeper Paul Downton was quoted as saying.
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