Highly-rated Kent Cricket batter Tawanda Muyeye says he will be focusing on enjoying the moment this summer

Tawanda Muyeye will focus on enjoying the moment for Kent this season.

Highly-rated Muyeye, Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year for 2020, signed last March, amid plenty of interest.

The Zimbabwe-born batter, a refugee who qualifies as a domestic player, played first-team cricket for Kent in the County Championship and the Royal London One-Day Cup in 2021 - but wants to have “more fun” this summer as Kent start their campaign away to Essex this Thursday.

He revealed: “Personally, honestly, this year I’ve decided not to set any goals for myself - just enjoy the moment and have fun.

“Last year, I didn’t have fun. For me, I think the goal is to have fun. Whatever I play, I play.

"I’m still young, I’ve got a lot to learn.

“Whenever I can play, whenever I can fill in - if I do well - I do well. If I don’t do well, I’ve still got another couple of years to learn (he joined on a three-year contract).

“I’m not too fussed about personal goals. I just want the team to win this year. I just want us to win and I’ll play my role whenever I can.

“Obviously, there is competition for places now because we have probably got a stronger squad this year but that’s always healthy, especially for young guys like me who can learn from the older guys.

“I think that goes for everyone - no matter how old you are. Try and learn, and don’t get too down about competition. If you are not playing, just try and get better every week.

“The competition is quite healthy and I think the main aim is for the team to win.”

Having moved to the UK, the 21-year-old became a sport scholar at Eastbourne College, where he worked with former Kent spinners Rob Ferley and James Tredwell. He broke two scoring records in his first year.

He blasted 1,112 runs at an