Kent Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of Mohammed Rizvi for the 2025 Metro Bank One Day Cup.
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The leg-spinning all-rounder has impressed in 11 appearances for Kent Second XI this season, scoring 367 runs and taking 28 wickets at an average of 20.60, including an unbeaten century against Warwickshire Second XI and innings figures of 7 for 90 against Glamorgan Second XI.
Born in Pakistan, 27-year-old Rizvi qualifies as a domestic player through residency, having also played for the likes of Oxford MCCU, Hertfordshire, Surrey Second XI, Essex Second XI, and the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) in his career.
After working his way through the Middlesex age groups, he made 15 appearances for SACA from 2022-2023 and in 2025, scoring 212 runs and taking 16 wickets.
On joining Kent for the Metro Bank One Day Cup this August, Rizvi said: “I’m incredibly grateful to Kent for the opportunity to be part of such a historic and respected Club.
“It’s an honour to join a Club with such strong values, a clear vision, and a deep commitment to developing players both on and off the field.
“A heartfelt thank you in particular to Adam Hollioake, Simon Cook, Mark Dekker, Sam Billings, and Daniel Bell-Drummond – their support, encouragement, and guidance has meant a great deal to me. I truly appreciate the time and belief they’ve invested, and I’m looking forward to repaying that faith with hard work and dedication in the months ahead.
“I’m excited for the journey ahead and proud to wear the Kent badge.”
Kent’s Director of Cricket, Simon Cook, said: “Mo has fully earnt his chance to impress for us in the One Day Cup after putting in several match-winning performances for the Second XI this year.
“He gives us another all-round option with his batting in the middle order and leg-spin, and has the determination to carry on his good form into first-team cricket.”
Dr. Tom Brown, co-founder and Managing Director of SACA, said: “Mo is a testament to what hard work and never giving up can achieve – he has persevered year on year on the trialist circuit and constantly aimed to improve which has resulted in him being ready to take this opportunity.
“We wish him the best of luck with Kent and are excited to see him in action on the big stage.”
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