Benjamin additionally scored a century on first-class debut for Warwickshire however had restricted alternatives within the longer format, making 10 appearances for the county and averaging 22.23.
“We’re delighted to have attracted a participant of Chris’ expertise to Kent on a long-term contract,” Kent’s director of cricket, Simon Cook dinner, mentioned. “He’s nonetheless a younger participant with a variety of potential to enhance additional, and we’re happy to Kent to be the place for him to take action.”
Though Benjamin was born in South Africa, he’s a British passport holder by means of his father and has performed within the UK since transferring to review in 2018.
“I am excited to be becoming a member of Kent and having the chance to play repeatedly throughout a number of codecs,” Benjamin mentioned. “There’s a younger squad right here that can solely enhance over time, and there is a clear plan for Kent to return to the highs of their latest successes sooner or later. It is an thrilling undertaking to be part of.”
Kent have been relegated within the County Championship earlier this month, finally ending up backside of Division One. In addition they completed final within the South Group of the Vitality Blast and seventh in Group A of the Metro Financial institution One-Day Cup.
