Matt Coles rejoins Kent after unsuccessful spell with Hampshire
Tuesday 10 March 2015 10:47, UK
All-rounder Matt Coles has rejoined former club Kent following his release by Hampshire.
Coles, 24, started his career in Canterbury before moving to the south coast on loan in August 2013 after refusing a new deal with Kent.
His impressive form was enough to earn a three-year deal at the Ageas Bowl only for an unsettled spell to be cut short by mutual agreement last month.
He has taken 195 first-class wickets at 29.48 and scored more than 1,500 runs at 19.58, but made the headlines for the wrong reasons in 2013 when he was sent home from the England Lions tour of Australia along with Ben Stokes for disciplinary reasons.
"I am delighted to be back at Kent. I am looking forward to joining a talented group of lads and making a real go of my second spell here," he said.
"To come through the age groups to play for your home county was a dream come true. I can't wait to get started and rekindle my love for the club."
Kent captain Rob Key said: "Matt is a cricketer with undoubted potential with both bat and ball. It's fantastic that he has returned to the county that brought him up through the youth system."
