Justin Miles Kemp (born 2 October 1977) is a South African former international

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er who played all formats of the game for

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. Kemp is the 3rd generation cricketer to play first class cricket, his grandfather John Miles Kemp played a single match for

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in 1947–48, while his father John Wesley Kemp made three appearances for the same province in 1975–76 and 1976–77. His cousin is former South African international David Callaghan.

International career

Kemp made his International debut in an ODI against

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on 14 January 2001. He made his Test debut a week later also against Sri Lanka. He was taken on the tour of the

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in the 2000/2001 season but he did not score many runs and was involved in a controversy when he admitted smoking marijuana with 6 South African players. He was selected for eight more One day games but again he disappointed and was dropped. He was out of the South African side for nearly three years until he was selected to play in the home series against England. In this series Kemp impressed with his big hitting with him smashing 80 runs from 50 balls in an innings that included 7 sixes. Following his performances he was picked for the series against

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and in the match at

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he hit 53 from 21 balls in an innings that included 5 sixes. He was then taken on his second tour of the

where he made an impressive 65 at

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. He was then selected to represent Africa in the Afro-Asian Cup although he batted lower down the order and struggled. In the South African season of 2005/2006 he showed that he is a match winner when he blasted 73 from 64 at

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. Kemp then went on his first tour of India where he showed he was able to bat on slower pitches. He went on the South African tour of Australia where he made a rare appearance in a

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when he and

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formed a partnership that rescued a draw for South Africa at

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. He was not picked for the second Test and has not been picked in a Test Match since. He struggled in the VB Series that involved

, Australia and South Africa with him averaging just 17.00. He quickly returned to form when Australia toured South Africa as he made 51 from 41 balls at Newlands Cape Town. He was selected in South Africa's squad for the

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in India where he showed he is more than just a big hitter when he made 64 from 110 balls in a partnership with

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where he along with

set the record for the highest 6th wicket stand in

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(131) 26 November 2006, in the third ODI of the series between India and South Africa, his side were at 137 for 7 when Kemp came in and smashed his way to his maiden ODI century with the help of

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. Together they put on a world record 8th wicket stand of 138 and took their score to 274, with Kemp named Man of the Match. He also showed that he is a useful medium pace bowler when he took three wickets at St George's Park Port Elizabeth. He was selected in the 30-man provisional squad for the

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Indian Cricket League

In 2008, Kemp joined the rebel

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, which was not recognised by any cricket board or the ICC, thereby ending his international career with South Africa. In the ICL, Kemp played for the

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team.

County Cricket

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, Kemp played in England for

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, with a best bowling return of 5/48 in the

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against

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in June, and a top score of 90 against

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in the same competition in September. On 20 March 2008, the ECB banned Kemp and four other Kolpak players because of their involvement in the ICL. The decision was, however, overruled and Kemp was cleared to play for

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, with whom he has a two-year deal. However, changes to the Kolpak regulations meant Kemp could not return to the county for 2010.

Indian Premier League

In 2010, Kemp joined the

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franchise of

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for $100,000.

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