Navdeep Saini becomes the fifth Indian player to play for county this year

London: Kent Cricket on Friday announced the signing of India fast bowler Navdeep Saini for up to three County Championship and five Royal London Cup matches, subject to visa and regulatory approval.

The right-arm pacer will wear his preferred shirt number of 96 and will follow in the footsteps of Rahul Dravid to become the second Indian Test cricketer to play for the county.On joining Kent Cricket, Saini said: "It’s a great opportunity to play county cricket and I’m looking forward to giving my all for Kent."

Kent's Director of Cricket, Paul Downton, said: "In a year when it’s been difficult to take wickets, we’re excited to have the opportunity to add a fast bowler of Navdeep's quality to our squad."

The 29-year-old has represented India in all forms of the game after making his IT20 debut in August 2019. He has taken 148 first-class wickets at an average of 28.80 with a career bowling economy of 2.92.(UNI)