Thursday 3 May 2018 13:14, UK
Windies allrounder Carlos Brathwaite has signed to play in Kent Spitfires' opening four matches of the 2018 Vitality Blast.
The World T20 champion, who made his name hitting Ben Stokes for four successive sixes in the final over of the 2016 final against England, will join the Spitfires squad before the opening group match at oldest rivals Surrey on Friday, July 6.
Brathwaite said: "I'm delighted to be joining Kent Spitfires for my first taste of county cricket.
"I have a good relationship with Sam Billings, having played in the same team at the IPL and BBL, and he chatted to me about the opportunity to join and told me a lot about the great support and atmosphere on T20 nights.
Kent director of cricket Paul Downton added: "Carlos is a proven match-winner. He is an explosive ball striker and a skillful white-ball bowler with good variations and extensive experience in the 20-over format. I'm sure he'll make an impact in his brief spell with the Spitfires."
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will succeed Brathwaite as the squad's second overseas player ahead of a likely debut against the Sussex Sharks on Friday, July 27.
