Kent Sign Keith Dudgeon For Entire 2026 Season

Keith Dudgeon: Kent Cricket has announced the signing of South African paceman Keith Dudgeon for the entire 2026 season, subject to regulatory approval. The 29-year-old initially joined Kent on a short-term overseas deal at the start of the 2025 season

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Jul 08, 2025 • 05:58 PM

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Keith Dudgeon: Kent Cricket has announced the signing of South African paceman Keith Dudgeon for the entire 2026 season, subject to regulatory approval. The 29-year-old initially joined Kent on a short-term overseas deal at the start of the 2025 season and took career first-class best figures of 7-36 on debut away at Northamptonshire, before a knee injury ended his chance to make any further appearances.

Dudgeon will now return to Kent from April – September 2026 and will be available for selection in all formats.

In List A cricket, Dudgeon has 72 wickets in 47 appearances at an average of 23.77 so far, and he boasts a T20 economy rate of 7.62, having taken 40 wickets in 38 appearances in T20 cricket so far in his career.

He will be available for Kent in the One-Day Cup & T20 Blast in 2026 as well as the County Championship, including any knockout fixtures.

On re-joining Kent for 2026, Dudgeon said, “It’s a huge case of unfinished business for me, and I’m sure it seems that way for the Kent fans. I’m so pleased to be a Kent player again for the whole of next season.

“Everyone at the Club made me feel so welcome in my short time in Canterbury, and I have been avidly watching the lads as much as I can from South Africa as I continue to work hard to get back to full fitness. I wish them all the very best for the rest of this year.

“I’m looking forward to making more appearances for Kent next Summer – including my home debut! I’d like to thank Adam (Hollioake), Simon (Cook), and the Board at Kent for putting their faith in me coming back for 2026,” Dudgeon said.