Arshdeep Singh set for English county stint, to join Kent for 5 matches

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh will be seen donning jersey for Kent in County Championship, club has anunced. Arshdeep will be available for five matches as he will be fourth Indian to feature for English side. Indian coach Rahul Dravid did enjoy a fruitful spell with Kent during his playing days.

Indian pacer set to join Kent in County Championship

youngster is expected to play a part in County matches against Surrey, Warwickshire, rthamptonshire, Essex and ttinghamshire upon his arrival at club. Arshdeep emerged in previous IPL as Punjab Kings bowler earned severe plaudits for his brilliant death bowling. 

Arshdeep revealed Rahul Dravid's words helped him in taking decision. “I am excited to play red-ball cricket in England and continue to improve my skills in first-class game. I look forward to performing in front of Kent’s Members and supporters; Rahul Dravid has already told me it is a Club with a great history.”

Kent’s Director of Cricket, Paul Downton, said, "We’re delighted to have a player of Arshdeep’s potential join us for five matches this Summer."

"He has demonstrated that he has world class skills with white ball, and I am very confident he will be able to put those skills to good use with red ball in County Championship."

Arshdeep has already featured 29 times for India since he debuted in New Zealand series in vember last year. A number of esteemed personalities including Sam Billings welcomed player.

Kanwar Shumshere Singh and Indian pacer Navdeep Saini had also stints with Kent. He has been retained by Punjab Kings for upcoming edition of Indian Premier League and will play a crucial role in cash-rich league.