Kent bolster T20 attack with Lintott loan from Warwickshire in 2026

Kent have signed Warwickshire spinner Jake Lintott on loan until the end of the 2026 T20 Blast.

Loan signing details Kent have secured the services of Warwickshire’s spin bowler Jake Lintott on a temporary basis until the conclusion of the 2026 T20 Blast competition. The left-arm tweaker will join the Spitfires’ squad for their Twenty20 campaign while also being eligible for selection in the County Championship matches. Lintott brings with him extensive experience, having claimed 115 wickets in 104 T20 appearances at an impressive average of 23.06 runs per wicket. ## Club statement and expectations Kent’s director of cricket, Simon Cook, expressed enthusiasm over the arrival of Lintott ahead of the upcoming fixtures. “We’re delighted to welcome Jake into the group for the next block of first-team fixtures,” he remarked. Cook highlighted the spinner’s ability to add variety to the bowling unit across all formats of the game. He also noted that Lintott would enhance the team’s spin resources, offering greater tactical adaptability in match situations. ## Player’s past teams and leagues Before joining Kent, Lintott has plied his trade for multiple teams in domestic and franchise cricket. He has previously featured for Hampshire and Gloucestershire in England’s county circuit. His T20 exploits extend beyond domestic leagues, with stints at Southern Brave in The Hundred competition. Internationally, Lintott has showcased his skills in franchise tournaments, including spells with Barbados Royals in the Caribbean Premier League and Fortune Barishal in the Bangladesh Premier League.