Kent have announced the signing of Australian fast-bowler Doug Bollinger as an overseas signing for the entirety of the 2014 season.
After enduring a tough 2013 campaign, this signing is a signal of intent from the Spitfires as they strive for a successful season.
The 32-year-old has played on 12 occasions for his country at Test level, claiming 50 wickets from his short spell in the Australian side at an average of 25.92.
With the international schedule enabling a number of Australian players to populate the county game, Peter Siddle, Jackson Bird, Glen Maxwell and Aaron Finch have already been secured by English teams, who are aiming to capitalise on their availability.
Bollinger has recently enjoyed a fine run of form in the Sheffield Shield competition for New South Wales, earning 21 wickets at an average of 25.47 and Kent may have captured his talents at the perfect time.
Commenting on his decision to sign for Kent, Bollinger said, “I am very excited about the opportunity to play with Kent.
“I feel I am bowling as well as I ever have, and look forward to being able to contribute both on and off the field. I have had quite a few chats with Jimmy Adams and can’t wait to get over there and rip in.”
Head Coach Adams admitted he was thrilled with his latest acquisition: “We are all excited and pleased to have Doug coming to Kent for the 2014 season.
“Doug is an extremely talented player who is bringing a wealth of experience, having performed successfully at all levels and across all formats. We are confident he will make a positive contribution to Kent Cricket in the season ahead.”
The arrival of such a bowler will aid Kent’s bid for success next season and bring experience to an otherwise unproven and youthful bowling attack.
With the fewest number of bowling points in either division, justifying the acquisition of Bollinger is simply a result of needing to take more wickets to win matches, as opposed to drawing, a feat managed by Kent on eleven occasions in the Championship last season.
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