Kent Cricket have confirmed the loan signing of left-arm seam bowler Alfie Ogborne for Kent’s Vitality County Championship fixtures against Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
The 21-year-old took eight wickets for Somerset in the Metro Bank One Day Cup this year and took the wickets of James Vince, Ben Brown and Felix Organ on First-Class debut last season.
Kent’s Director of Cricket, Simon Cook, said: “With a number of our bowlers sidelined due to injury, we are thrilled to have Alfie join us for these two crucial matches, to offer us some bowling depth. His left-arm seam will provide a valuable variation in our attack for these two Vitality County Championship matches.”
Reflecting on the remaining Vitality County Championship fixtures, Cook added, “With five matches left—three away and two at home—there is still everything to play for. Our target is to reach 130 points, which would significantly enhance our chances of retaining our Division 1 status.
“We’re pleased to welcome Tawanda Muyeye and Daniel Bell-Drummond back to the squad following their time at The Hundred. Unfortunately, Zak Crawley (broken finger), Matt Quinn, Michael Cohen, and Fred Klaassen (back injuries) will be unavailable. Joe Denly (knee injury) is making progress in his recovery, and we remain hopeful that he will be able to contribute during this campaign.
“Charlie Stobo suffered an injury (broken finger) during the Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Durham, and we will keep monitoring his injury to assess his return. He is set to leave in mid-September to return to Western Australia for the start of his league season.
“In light of Beyers Swanepoel’s selection for South Africa A in their four-day series against Sri Lanka A, we are actively seeking a replacement. This process is complicated by the commencement of domestic seasons, NOC requirements, and associated travel and salary costs, but we are exploring all potential options.
“We have two Kookaburra ball matches ahead, and as we’ve seen earlier this season, it was difficult to force a result with these conditions. However, with the drier weather, we anticipate that spin and reverse swing will play a more significant role.
“While we find ourselves in a position we wouldn’t have wanted to be in at this stage of the season, the commitment and determination from everyone in the squad to execute our planned strategy for the upcoming matches is clear. As previously mentioned, there is still everything to play for.”