Jas Singh signs first professional deal with Kent after breakthrough

The 19-year-old made his first-class debut during the 2021 campaign and has signed a 12-month deal

Kent have tied down promising youngster Jas Singh to a 12-month contract following his first-team breakthrough during 2021.

The 19-year-old seamer made his first-class debut in the LV=Insurance County Championship clash with Sussex, finishing with match figures of 5 for 75.

A product of the Kent academy, he also featured in the final away match of the campaign at Derbyshire where he claimed another two wickets.

And his emergence, alongside a clutch of outings for the second XI and continued appearances for Kent Premier League side Bexley, has been rewarded with a permanent deal for the 2022 campaign.

“I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to become a professional cricketer for Kent," said Singh.

“There’s a really talented and experienced squad here that I can learn from to improve my game and earn more appearances in the first XI.”

Director of cricket Paul Downton said: "Jas is an exciting prospect who has shown that he can perform at Championship level with his seven wickets so far in two first-class matches for us.

"He has been a consistent wicket-taker in the Kent League for Bexley and is improving rapidly. 

"Jas is the first seam bowler to have come through the talent pathway for a few years and It’s fantastic to have a young bowler with Jas’ potential joining our squad."

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