KENT have signed Tony Palladino from Essex on a one-month loan deal.

Seamer Palladino said: “I have been with Essex for 11 years, from youth team through to the first XI, but my chances have been limited this season.

“I am very much looking forward to pulling on a Kent shirt and I hope I can contribute to more success for the club.”

He made his county debut in 2003 and returned figures of six for 41, against a strong Kent side at Canterbury, in only his second Championship match. Prior to the Bangladesh match he had taken 99 first class wickets at an average of 35.30.