Tom Rogers is brought in by Kent for the second Vitality Blast phase.

Seamer Tom Rogers of the Melbourne Renegades has been signed by Kent for the second round of the Vitality T20 Blast group stage.

Although Rogers, 30, has played for the Hobart Hurricanes and Renegades in the Big Bash League for a number of years, this will be his first season in county cricket. Rogers has amassed 60 wickets at a pace of 24.78 and an economy of 8.38 in T20 cricket.

Simon Cook, the director of cricket at Kent, stated, “We’re happy to have got Tom on board to sure-up our bowling options going into the ‘business end’ of this South Group stage.” “He has a lot of experience and has skills that will be useful to us with both the ball and the bat, too.”

Wes Agar’s early return to Australia due to a shoulder injury and Xavier Bartlett’s limited availability for the first eight group games mean that Rogers will support Kent’s bowling in the Blast.

Having won two games, Kent is presently in second place in the South Group, although they can still challenge for a top-four position.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to play in the Vitality Blast and I’m excited to be joining Kent,” Rogers stated. “We know that every game is vital for us now, and I want to do my part in getting results as a Spitfire in the near future.”