SOUTH African Test all-rounder Andrew Hall says he is hoping to return to Kent next year and help bring silverware to the club’s empty trophy cabinet.

Hall, who was forced to miss the climax of the 2005 campaign when he and fellow-Protea Justin Kemp were re-called to a squad training camp, insits he would love an extended stay at St Lawrence.

The 30-year-old from Johannesburg has already made his wishes known to the club but, speaking from his home near Durban, he also sent a clear message to the club’s supporters.

“It’s a pity how things worked out but I think we can correct that in the next couple of seasons,” he said. “I absolutely loved my time at Kent and it was easily my best experience so far of playing cricket in the UK.

“My wife, Leanie, made loads of friends there and everyone, from the players, to the stewards to the supporters, all looked out for our well-being.

“We would love to come back to Kent, but obviously that’s down to the club and the cricket committee, but if I do come back then I’ll be looking to build on this first season and hoping to win us the trophy I damn well think we deserve.”

Though centrally contracted to the United Cricket Board of South Africa, Hall hopes issues between his international board and Kent will be resolved following his and Kemp’s acrimonious return home.

Hall said: “The South African cricket board held the trump card and when they said they wanted us back then we had to go, me more so because I hold a national contract."