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New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has signed the Division Two side Kent for the NatWest T20 Blast and he will also be available for the County Championship, which takes place in July and August. The 25-year-old, who recently played his first ODI in more than a year, against Ireland - will join Kent for T20 stint after the conclusion of Champions Trophy. Milne has been recalled to Black Caps’s squad for the Champions Trophy following his injury which sidelined him from all forms of cricket for almost a year. "I'm delighted to be joining Kent and working with such a talented squad pushing for promotion," he said . "The County Championship is one of the best first-class competitions in the world and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and taking some wickets. I also can't wait to experience the atmosphere at The Spitfire Ground in the NatWest T20 Blast." Milne has played 34 one-day internationals and has claimed 67 wickets in 18 T20Is at a

The Kings XI Punjab all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been ruled out of the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Australia international, who has made three ODIs appearances for his country, reportedly injured his shoulder in a practice session before the Punjab franchise's game against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday. The 27-year-old, who is a part of Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played in England in June 2017. He has only a few weeks left to recover form his shoulder injury before he travels to England as part of Champions Trophy squad. Australia to play their first match against New Zealand at Edgbaston on 2nd June. Stoinis picked up only two wickets in five matches for Kings XI in IPL 10.