Kent sign former England U19 wicket-keeper Adam Rouse
Tuesday 19 January 2016 12:00, UK
Kent have signed former Hampshire and Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Rouse on a two-year deal.
Rouse, 23, who has featured for England at U19 level, played for Kent's second XI in 2014 and spent a month on trial at Canterbury in April last year.
With Sam Billings potentially missing some of the 2016 summer on England duty, Kent needed cover behind the stumps.
Rouse told the club's website: "I'm delighted to be rejoining Kent on a more permanent basis.
"I really enjoyed my time at the beginning of last year and hopefully I can use this opportunity to push on and secure myself a regular first-team spot.
"I'm very grateful to the Kent management for showing faith in me and allowing for this opportunity - I'm looking forward to getting stuck in, a lot of hard work lies ahead and I'm excited to get going.
"After my month there last year, I followed Kent's fortunes and there were some excellent white-ball performances so hopefully we can kick on this year and go a step or two further."
Head coach Jimmy Adams said: "Adam made a very good impression both on and off the field when he was with us last year and we are extremely happy to have such a talented young player in our squad."
Rouse is currently playing club cricket for Cape Town in South Africa.
