Kent head coach Matt Walker on the close-season signings of George Garrett and Michael Cohen

The close-season arrivals of George Garrett and Michael Cohen have been described as “a nice two-fold signing” to strengthen Kent’s bowling attack by head coach Matt Walker.

Left-arm quick Cohen, who’s a former South African under-19 international, and right-arm seamer Garrett have agreed two-year Kent deals after spells with Derbyshire and Warwickshire, respectively.

Garrett, who turned 24 last Monday, has previously played for Kent 2nds while Walker thinks Cohen is a more explosive type of bowler.

“George has had a tough period at Warwickshire,” said Walker. “He was among a very elite bowling unit up there, so his opportunities were pretty limited.

“But he’s a good bowler and has just lacked opportunities, I suppose, to really show that on the first-team stage.

“He’s a good lad, works hard and is really ambitious, which is exactly what we want from a person walking into this dressing room.

“George played some second-team cricket for us and caught the eye. He’s an exciting prospect in terms of being young and wanting to seek that opportunity. George works very hard and knows his game pretty well.

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“He’s very consistent, very accurate and has got some good skills.

“George adds to our bowling attack very nicely. He’s your glue bowler who will create a lot of pressure, hopefully for the other bowlers.

“On the other end of the spectrum, we have signed someone in Michael Cohen that’s quite raw, high pace and has an exciting dynamic. He’s a wicket-taking threat and a left-armer, as well.

“We’ve got one of each, really. One that will blast a few out and one that will create some pressure.

“That’s quite a