Kent sign Warwickshire seamer George Garrett on two-year deal

The 23-year-old took 24 wickets in 16 appearances for Warwickshire but found regular first-team opportunities hard to come by

Kent have signed right-arm seamer George Garrett on a two-year contract from Warwickshire.

The 23-year-old came through the Bears academy and went on to take 24 wickets in 16 appearances for the county.

However, he found first-team opportunities limited at Edgbaston, with a One-Day Cup match against Somerset his only outing in 2023.

^{Garrett only played once for Warwickshire's first team in 2023 [Harry Trump/Getty Images]}

"It'll be sad to leave as I've struck up some close friendships. But this is an opportunity for me to create a new identity in a new side so it's an exciting chapter in my career," Garrett said.

"Since signing at Kent, I've been nothing but excited for what's to come. A fresh start, at a top club, with good people. I look forward to contributing to results on the pitch, and calling Canterbury my home."

Simon Cook, Kent's director of cricket, expressed his delight at securing Garrett's services, adding: "We are exceedingly pleased to welcome George for the 2024 season and beyond.

"He is an exciting young bowler who has demonstrated his ability to take wickets across all three formats. We have high hopes for his continued growth and contributions as a Kent cricketer."

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