Kent all-rounder Grant Stewart has joined Sussex on loan for up to one month.

The Italian international will be available for Sussex’s LV= Insurance County Championship fixtures starting with their match against Worcestershire this Thursday, 21st April.

As with all loan agreements, Stewart can be recalled by Kent at any time.

Kent’s Director of Cricket, Paul Downton, said: “Grant’s loan move will provide him with invaluable playing time at First Team level which will be of benefit to both Grant and to Kent.”

“We look forward to seeing him back in a Kent shirt soon.”

Commenting on the new loan signing, Sussex’s Performance Director, Keith Greenfield said: “With the level of injuries we have in the squad currently, to be able to get a player of Grant’s all-round ability is fantastic, especially as it will help to give balance to our side.”