Matt Quinn signs permanent deal with Kent

Josh Stacey: The Essex pace bowler has been on loan with Kent during the 2021 season, taking 12 wickets in four County Championship matches

Matt Quinn has re-joined Kent, initially on a loan until the end of the season, before making the move permanent on a three-year deal, starting from the beginning of the 2022 season.

Quinn has been on loan from Essex and has made a number of appearances for Kent in 2021, taking 12 wickets at an an average of 19.33 for the club in four LV= Insurance County Championship matches.

He will feature at Kent across all three formats for the remainder of the year.

Originally from New Zealand, Quinn holds a British passport and therefore is registered as a domestic player for his current county, Essex.

On joining Kent, Quinn said: "I’m excited to join Kent permanently after a really enjoyable loan spell for me over the past couple of months.

"Everyone at the club, including the players, staff and members, made me feel so welcome. I can’t wait to be a Kent player once more, and to contribute towards future success for this county."

Paul Downton, Kent's director of cricket, added: "We’re delighted that Matt has chosen to join us on a long-term basis.

"He has already shown his ability in a Kent shirt this season and he fitted in really well in the dressing room during his loan spell. He brings something different to our seam attack as we continually look to improve the strength and depth of our squad.”

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