Dan Lawrence, Cameron Metal and Will Jacks have been Surrey’s solely spin choices within the Blast final 12 months, however the addition of Santner brings them a frontline choice with greater than 200 appearances within the format. Surrey have been dropping semi-finalists two years in a row, and haven’t gained the trophy since its inaugural season again in 2003.
Santner, who lately grew to become New Zealand’s white-ball captain, will arrive in London after the IPL, the place he is because of play for Mumbai Indians. He’ll miss the tip of the group phases on worldwide obligation however needs to be obtainable for the knockouts in September. He’s additionally more likely to function within the Hundred once more this 12 months, having spent final season with Northern Superchargers.
“I am actually trying ahead to connecting with the gamers and training employees at Surrey,” Santner stated. “I’ve heard high quality issues in regards to the atmosphere and have totally loved taking part in on the Kia Oval beforehand. I have been lucky to play towards most of the squad so it will likely be nice to share the identical altering room and play some entertaining cricket.”
Alec Stewart, who stays concerned with Surrey’s recruitment in his new position as a ‘excessive efficiency cricket advisor’, stated: “Mitch will carry high quality and expertise to the Surrey facet. He is a confirmed worldwide cricketer who performs T20 cricket all around the world and has constructed a wonderful skillset.”
