Kent sign seamers Jordan and Ogborne
Akeem Jordan has played two one-day internationals for the West Indies, both in 2023 against the United Arab Emirates
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Kent have signed West Indies fast bowler Akeem Jordan for their next four County Championship fixtures.
The 29-year-old has taken 67 wickets in 19 first-class matches for Barbados.
He joins Charlie Stobo, who signed for Kent in May, as the county's second overseas option.
Kent are bottom of the County Championship table, 30 points adrift of safety with five games of the season remaining.
"I am delighted to join Kent and I'm really looking forward to getting started," Jordan told .
"I understand the importance of the upcoming matches, and I'm fully committed to playing my part in helping the squad finish strongly."
Jordan will be available for Kent's upcoming County Championship matches against Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hampshire and Nottinghamshire.
Alfie Ogborne will be available for Kent's County Championship Division One fixtures against Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Kent have also signed Somerset bowler Alfie Ogborne on loan for two County Championship matches.
The 21-year-old took three wickets on his only first-class appearance to date against Hampshire last season.
The left-arm seamer has 12 wickets in 11 matches in List A cricket for Somerset.
He will be available for Kent's fixtures against Worcestershire and Warwickshire.