County cricket news: Hampshire youngster Joe Weatherley signs new two-year deal and joins Kent on loan

Hampshire batsman Joe Weatherley has joined Kent on a season-long loan.

The 20-year-old, a former England Under-19 captain, has made nine first-team appearances across the three formats but has yet to establish himself in the side.

Hampshire have also handed him a new two-year deal and he will return to the Ageas Bowl in 2018.

Weatherley said: "An opportunity came up at Kent which will allow me to get some good cricket under my belt and there's potentially more playing opportunities there this season.

"Long term, my future is with Hampshire, but, given the strength of the side on paper this year, this works really well to help with developing my game."