Sri Lanka's Malinga joins Kent

COLOMBO, Aug 2 (Reuters) Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has signed a short-term agreement with English county side Kent.

The 23-year-old is flying to England today to join-up with Kent as a replacement for South African all-rounder Andrew Hall.

Malinga has been contracted until Aug 27 and is set to play in this weekend's Twenty20 final's day at Edgbaston.

''I am thrilled to be given a chance to play county cricket with Kent and hope that I can both improve my game and contribute to the team's success,'' Malinga told Reuters.

REUTERS SAM BST0603