Kent sign Bangladesh paceman Mahmud
Hasan Mahmud's last Test saw him take two wickets against Ireland
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Kent have signed Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud for six of their remaining eight County Championship Division Two matches.
The 26-year-old, who has taken 36 wickets in 13 Test matches, will be available to play against Lancashire and Middlesex this month, and the four games to be played in September.
Between those periods, he is likely to be involved for Bangladesh in Tests against Zimbabwe and Australia.
"Playing county cricket is a dream come true, and it's a proud moment not only for me, but also for everyone back home in Bangladesh," Mahmud said.
Mahmud, who has also featured in 33 one-day internationals and 28 T20 games for his country, made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2024, with best figures of 5-43 against Pakistan later that year.
Kent's director of cricket, Simon Cook, added: "Hasan's arrival reinforces the strong foundations we've built within the squad and gives us the opportunity to approach our remaining Championship matches with fresh energy to push for promotion, particularly with Matt Milnes and Keith Dudgeon having carried a significant workload during the first half of the summer.
"He adds another quality bowling option for us."
