Surrey have signed legendary South African batsman Hashim Amla on a two-year Kolpak deal.
The move will see the second-highest run-scorer in Proteas Test history return to the side where he spent parts of the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
Having retired from international cricket after the World Cup, Amla will be available for the entire domestic season, and will line up alongside former South African team-mate Morne Morkel. Amla, 36, said: “Surrey are one of the most established and accomplished cricket clubs in the world and I am very excited to be joining them again.
“I was part of the Surrey team in 2013 and 2014 and thoroughly enjoyed myself during those stints, so to rekindle that relationship for a longer period is something that excites me.”
The Oval has been a happy hunting ground for Amla, who scored the highest Test score by a South African there in 2012, when he made 311 not out.
With Rory Burns, Ollie Pope and Sam Curran involved with England, his experience could be vital for Surrey.
