New Zealand international Ben Lister joins Kent until the end of the season

The 27-year-old left-arm seamer will be available for Kent's final three County Championship fixtures in September and could also be available during their One-Day Cup title defence, subject to an agreement with Cricket New Zealand

Kent have secured the services of New Zealand international Ben Lister until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old left-arm seamer will be available for Kent's final three County Championship fixtures in September and could also be available during their One-Day Cup title defence, subject to an agreement with Cricket New Zealand.

Lister has taken 67 first-class wickets in 29 matches at an average of 27.13, with best innings figures of 5 for 29.

In List A cricket, he has 50 wickets with an economy of 5.47 from 43 matches, including one wicket in one ODI for New Zealand.

^{Lister has an impressive List A record in his native New Zealand [Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images]}

Lister is a two-time winner of New Zealand's premier domestic 50-over competition, the Ford Trophy, having competed in the 2018 and 2020 finals, respectively.

On completing the deal, Lister said: "I'm really keen to be playing in the County Championship for the first time this September, as well as maybe helping us to defend our 50-over title this year.

"This is a club with a big history and I am excited to play for Kent."

Kent's director of cricket, Paul Downton, added: "We're delighted that Ben will be joining us for our Championship run-in in September, and to also have him available for a part of the One-Day Cup.

"He is a rising talent in New Zealand cricket as a multi-format bowler. His left-arm seam will provide an added dimension to our bowling attack."