Veteran West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine will return to play for Surrey County Cricket Club for this year’s Vitality T20 Blast campaign. On Tuesday, Surrey County Cricket Club announced the signing of Narine as their overseas player for England’s premier 20-over competition. Narine becomes the club’s second overseas signing to commit to Surrey for the T20 Blast after Australian seamer Sean Abbott. The right-arm quick is set to represent the county in both the county championship and the T20 Blast from April to July.
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Last year, the cricket star from Trinidad and Tobago took 14 wickets in 14 matches for Surrey in the T20 Blast at an economy rate of 5.96 per over. The spin-bowling all-rounder also scored 199 runs at a mammoth strike rate of 163.11 during his previous stint with Surrey, which included a superb 52 off 23 balls against Hampshire at the Kia Oval in London. His efforts were vital in helping the club reach the quarter-final stage of the competition.
According to the details, Narine will be available for all Surrey’s matches as he will miss the IPL 2023. Narine, who has been linked with Kolkata Knight Riders, has played 148 matches for the franchise in the Indian Premier League, will joins the team. after completing his spell with KKR.
Narine Upbeat for T20 Blast 2022
For many years now, Narine has been one of the most consistent and valuable cricketers in the T20 format. His return will strengthen Surrey’s chance of going two steps further to win the coveted T20 Blast trophy. Speaking about his return to the club, Narine said:
“I’m excited to be back at The Kia Oval to play for Surrey again in the Vitality Blast. Getting knocked out in the quarter-finals last year was a real disappointment with the team we had. I know we can do better this year and I will do everything I can to help get us to Finals Day. Between Surrey and the Invincibles Oval, the Kia Oval really is a second home to me in the English summer.”
Welcoming Narine back to the club, Director of Cricket Alec Stewart said: “We saw what Sunil was capable of in 2022, so I’m delighted to be bringing a player of his caliber back to Surrey.
Despite his skills as a specialist T20 player, Narine has not played for West Indies since 2019. His international career has seen him play six Tests, 65 ODIs and 51 T20Is. The most successful player in the history of the 20-over format, Narine can help Surrey achieve something special in his second spell with the club.
