Surrey have signed New Zealand white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner for the 2025 Vitality Blast.
The left-arm spinner will probably be out there for the primary eight fixtures of the competitors in addition to being out there for the knockout part if Surrey are profitable in qualifying from the group stage.
Santner will probably be out there for the Three Feathers for the primary time as Surrey tackle Somerset in Taunton in a double header to kick off the competitors on Friday 30 Could.
Surrey followers will get their first likelihood to see the allrounder in motion on the Kia Oval on Thursday 5 June in opposition to Hampshire. Santner’s preliminary stint will finish with the London Derby on the Kia Oval as Surrey tackle Middlesex on Friday 20 June.
The 32-year-old will then be a part of up with the nationwide group for his or her tour of Zimbabwe, lacking the remaining group stage fixtures. Santner will probably be out there in September for the knockout phases if the membership have certified from the teams.
Santner was named white-ball captain for the Black Caps in 2024 and presently sits in third place among the many all-time IT20 wicket-takers for his nation. Santner can also be a precious lower-order batter with greater than 2,000 worldwide white-ball runs to his identify.
The Kiwi is a extremely skilled T20 cricketer and was a part of the 2023 Chennai Tremendous Kings aspect who received the IPL that 12 months and has represented each the Southern Courageous and the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred, as properly stints at Worcestershire in 2016, 2017 and 2023.
Alec Stewart, excessive efficiency cricket advisor at Surrey CCC, stated: “Mitch will convey high quality and expertise to the Surrey aspect. He’s a confirmed worldwide cricketer who performs T20 cricket everywhere in the world and has constructed a wonderful skillset.”
Mitchell Santner stated: “I’m actually trying ahead to connecting with the gamers and training employees at Surrey. I’ve heard high quality issues in regards to the surroundings and have totally loved enjoying on the Kia Oval beforehand.
“I’ve been lucky to play in opposition to most of the squad so will probably be nice to share the identical altering room and play some entertaining cricket.”
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