West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach will come back to Surrey to feature in the initial four County Championship fixtures of the upcoming season, the club confirmed. This will be the experienced pacer’s fifth successive season with Surrey.
The 36-year-old was instrumental in Surrey winning the County Championship in the last three seasons, aggregating 93 wickets for the club. He will join the squad in Chelmsford ahead of the opening fixture against Essex, and will then be available to compete against Hampshire, Sussex and Somerset as well.
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Roach will have solid seam-bowling company as the signings of Matt Fisher from Yorkshire and New Zealand’s Nathan Smith have already solidified Surrey’s attack for the upcoming season.
“I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time with Surrey over the last four years and I’m excited to join up with the team again,” Roach said. “The Kia Oval is my second home and the environment led by Alec Stewart, Gareth Batty and Rory Burns is one of the best I’ve been a part of. I’m looking forward to contributing to more success for Surrey in whatever way that I can.”
