Kentish Express Ashford & District
Khan career has come full circle
Amjad Khan admits his career has come full circle following his appointment as assistant coach of Denmark’s national team, writes ANDREW GIDLEY. The 33-year-old former Kent, Sussex and England fast bowler started his new job earlier this year, combining it with playing for Kent League Lordswood and studying law part-time. He said: “It keeps me busy, there’s always life after a professional career and my transition has been quite nice. “I am still playing and heavily involved in the game but also making a career for myself outside the game.” Amjad (pictured) helped Denmark win the third place play-off in the ICC World Cricket League Division Four, beating Italy by 35 runs in Singapore in June. He said: “I am impressed with the level of talent. I wish more of them could come and play in England and get exposed to the game here. “Considering that and how little they play, there are extraordinary talents there and it’s exciting. They play on matted wickets, not grass but that isn’t the biggest obstacle. “It’s more the facilities and how people think about the game, which needs changing. “Me going back has been a bit of a culture shock for them, explaining how the game should be played after the experiences I have had. “They are all taking it on board, the young guys are improving quickly, which is pleasing and satisfying. I just want to give a little back, share the knowledge I have.” The Copenhagen-born seamer, who still has a home in Canterbury, revealed he had a couple of offers from other counties following his release by Sussex at the end of last season. He added: “It’s ironic I finished at Hove because that is where it could have all started for me. I was only 17, playing for Denmark and bowling quite quickly, somebody heard about me and contacted Peter Moores. I trained with Sussex, then John Wright (Kent coach) got on board and it was choice between the two. I chose Kent and stayed there 10 years.”