Kent Sign World Test Championship Winner Senuran Muthusamy for 2026 Season

Kent Cricket have announced a significant signing for the 2026 season, bringing in South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy to strengthen their squad across multiple formats. The 31-year-old, who played a pivotal role in South Africa's triumphant 2025 World Test Championship campaign, will arrive at Canterbury on 22 May.

A World Test Championship Winner Arrives in Canterbury

Muthusamy's credentials speak for themselves. The left-arm spinner was part of the historic South African squad that defeated India to claim the World Test Championship title in 2025, where he notably scored a century against the formidable Indian bowling attack. His experience at the highest level of international cricket will be invaluable for Kent's ambitions.

International Pedigree

The versatile all-rounder has represented South Africa in:

• 8 Test matches
• 5 One-Day Internationals
• 5 T20 Internationals

Impressive First-Class Record

Muthusamy's first-class statistics are nothing short of remarkable. Across 116 matches, he has accumulated:

• 10 centuries with the bat
• 281 wickets with his left-arm spin

In T20 cricket, his bowling figures are equally impressive, with 81 wickets at an average of 21.06 and an economy rate of 6.62 – numbers that will excite Kent supporters ahead of the Vitality Blast campaign.

Dual-Format Availability

Kent will benefit from Muthusamy's services in both white-ball and red-ball cricket. He will be available for:

• The entire T20 Blast campaign
• Eight County Championship matches

This extended availability means Kent can utilise his skills on the traditionally spin-friendly late-season surfaces at Canterbury and across the county circuit.

What Muthusamy Brings to Kent

Speaking about his move to Kent, Muthusamy expressed his enthusiasm:

"I've heard a lot of good things about Kent from my team-mates that have played there before, and I'm relishing the opportunity to make contributions with bat and ball in a Kent shirt."

Director of Cricket Outlines Strategic Value

Kent's Director of Cricket, Simon Cook, highlighted the tactical flexibility Muthusamy offers:

"Sen is an extremely versatile player, able to bat across the middle and lower order in Championship cricket."

Cook emphasised the spinner's value on turning pitches:

"He will also be an asset for us on late-season surfaces that are usually more conducive to spin."

In the T20 Blast, Cook noted Muthusamy's dual threat:

"He provides left-handed hitting options at the back end of an innings as well as an economical spin option through the middle overs as we look to be competitive in multiple formats this season."

Looking Ahead: Kent's 2026 Ambitions

The signing of Muthusamy signals Kent's intent to compete seriously across all formats in 2026. With a World Test Championship winner in their ranks, the Canterbury-based club will be hoping his big-match experience can translate into silverware.

His left-arm spin, combined with genuine batting ability, makes him the ideal overseas signing for English conditions. Kent supporters will be eagerly awaiting his arrival on 22 May to see the South African star in action.