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Hashim Amla joins Surrey on Kolpak deal

It will be his third stint with the club after 14 appearances between 2013 and 2014. The 36-year-old retired from the international cricket on August 8 this year.

Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa
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Published : Oct 30, 2019, 8:44 AM IST

London: Legendary South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has penned a two-year Kolpak contract with County side Surrey Cricket on Tuesday. Amla retired from international cricket in 2019.

Amla said that he is 'very excited' to be joining Surrey.

Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa
Surrey

"Surrey is one of the most established and accomplished cricket clubs in the world and I am very excited to be joining them again while also not forgetting the opportunity to play alongside my good friend Morne Morkel again," said Amla in an official statement.

It will be his third stint with the club after 14 appearances between 2013 and 2014. The 36-year-old retired from the international cricket on August 8 this year.

Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa
Hashim Amla

"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. I'm really looking forward to working with Alec Stewart and the rest of his team," he added.

Director of Cricket, Surrey County Cricket Club, Alec Stewart said Amla's record speaks for itself.

"With several of our players now in or around the international setup, the opportunity to bring Hashim back to Surrey was too good to ignore," Stewart said.

"His record speaks for itself and we know from his previous spells here that he will be an excellent resource for all of our players to learn from both on and off the field," he added.

London: Legendary South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has penned a two-year Kolpak contract with County side Surrey Cricket on Tuesday. Amla retired from international cricket in 2019.

Amla said that he is 'very excited' to be joining Surrey.

Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa
Surrey

"Surrey is one of the most established and accomplished cricket clubs in the world and I am very excited to be joining them again while also not forgetting the opportunity to play alongside my good friend Morne Morkel again," said Amla in an official statement.

It will be his third stint with the club after 14 appearances between 2013 and 2014. The 36-year-old retired from the international cricket on August 8 this year.

Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa
Hashim Amla

"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. I'm really looking forward to working with Alec Stewart and the rest of his team," he added.

Director of Cricket, Surrey County Cricket Club, Alec Stewart said Amla's record speaks for itself.

"With several of our players now in or around the international setup, the opportunity to bring Hashim back to Surrey was too good to ignore," Stewart said.

"His record speaks for itself and we know from his previous spells here that he will be an excellent resource for all of our players to learn from both on and off the field," he added.

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Hashim Amla,  Surrey Cricket, Kolpak contract, South Africa

London: Legendary South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has penned a two-year Kolpak contract with County side Surrey Cricket on Tuesday. Amla retired from international cricket in 2019.

Amla said that he is 'very excited' to be joining Surrey.

"Surrey is one of the most established and accomplished cricket clubs in the world and I am very excited to be joining them again while also not forgetting the opportunity to play alongside my good friend Morne Morkel again," said Amla in an official statement.

It will be his third stint with the club after 14 appearances between 2013 and 2014. The 36-year-old retired from the international cricket on August 8 this year.

"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. I'm really looking forward to working with Alec Stewart and the rest of his team," he added.

Director of Cricket, Surrey County Cricket Club, Alec Stewart said Amla's record speaks for itself.

"With several of our players now in or around the international setup, the opportunity to bring Hashim back to Surrey was too good to ignore," Stewart said.

"His record speaks for itself and we know from his previous spells here that he will be an excellent resource for all of our players to learn from both on and off the field," he added.


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