Mark Davies signs contract with Kent County Cricket Club

Kent County Cricket Club announced at Tuesday evening’s Annual General Meeting that Mark Davies will be joining theClub.

Seam bowler, Mark Davies has been released by Durham, having spent 13 years at the Emirates Durham ICG. Davies initially joined Kent on trial, travelling to Antigua for pre-season training with the squad earlier this month, a period that went extremely well for him.

Davies averages 22.63 with the ball in first class cricket – he has taken 253 wickets in his 83 first class matches.He has also taken 68 List A wickets in 73 appearances during his career.

Head Coach, Jimmy Adams commented on the signing; “We are very happy to announce that Mark Davies will be joining the Club soon after Brendan Nash’s signing. They both arrive as experienced players who will undoubtedly add tremendous value to Kent Cricket.”

Davies commented on his move to Kent; "I’m really excited to be playing cricket, and thrilled to have signed my contract with Kent. I hope both myself and the team will find success in all forms of the game this season.”

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