Kent Cricket have announced that Australia seamer Wes Agar will be staying in Canterbury for another two months subject to visa confirmation, to cover the rest of the Vitality Blast & any LV= Insurance County Championship matches that fall within this time period.

The 26-year-old recently completed his original time at Kent with 12 wickets in four Championship matches, & will now potentially become a ‘fully fledged’ Spitfire as he joins their Vitality Blast squad.

A KFC Big Bash League (BBL) winner with his Adelaide Strikers, the right arm fast bowler has 52 career appearances to-date in T20 cricket, taking 67 wickets at an average of just 22.80.

His current T20 best figures of 4-6 came in a remarkable BBL match back in December last year, where Sydney Thunder were dismissed for just 15 runs – with Agar dismissing England T20 opener Alex Hales for a two-ball duck.

On extending his time at Kent, Agar said: “I’ve loved my time at Kent so far – I’ve felt at home over here and the lads have been great.

“The time has flown by so to be staying on is something I’m stoked to be doing.

“I was in the crowd at The Spitfire Ground to see us beat Gloucestershire and the atmosphere was superb – If I get my chance to impress in T20s in front of the Kent fans I’ll absolutely continue to give it my all.”

Kent’s Director of Cricket, Paul Downton, said: “We are delighted that Wes has agreed to extend his stay with us until the end of July.

“His main focus will continue to be Championship cricket, but he will also join our Vitality Blast squad as cover for Kane Richardson and George Linde.

“By making himself available for the next five Championship matches, it creates the possibility of both Wes and Arshdeep Singh playing together in our Championship team, which will be an exciting prospect for Kent supporters.”