Navdeep Saini signs for Kent for ongoing County season

29-year-old Indian pacer Navdeep Saini becomes the latest Indian star to sign a contract to play for Kent in the ongoing 2022 County Season. Saini, who last played for India on July 28, 2021, will represent the county in three County Championship games and five Royal London Cup Games, subject to visa approval. 

Saini becomes the fifth Indian to sign a contract this year, following the footsteps of Cheteshwar Pujara (Sussex), Washington Sundar (Lancashire), Krunal Pandya (Warwickshire) and Umesh Yadav (Middlesex). The 29-year-old could even make his debut against Warwickshire next week with an opportunity to bowl in tandem with New Zealand’s Matt Henry. 

🇮🇳✍ We're delighted to announce the signing of India international fast bowler @navdeepsaini96 for up to three @CountyChamp & five @RoyalLondonCup matches, subject to visa & regulatory approval

— Kent Cricket (@KentCricket) July 15, 2022

"It's a great opportunity to play county cricket and I'm looking forward to giving my all for Kent," Saini said.

Kent have suffered a bad form of run, which has forced their director of cricket, Paul Downton to sign the Indian speedster to bolster their bowling unit. 

"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," Downton said.