Narine joins Surrey ahead of English T20 League 2022

West Indies spin wizard Sunil Narine signs with Surrey ahead of English T20 League 2022. The club confirmed the news on Wednesday, March 9. After his successful stint with Kolkata in the Indian T20 League, Narine will occupy one of the two remaining overseas slots in the Surrey squad. 

“I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to play for Surrey this year; one of the few competitions around the world I've not experienced in my career," said Narine after the signing. "The stint I enjoyed with Oval Invincibles in 2021 gave me a taste of how unique playing in front of a packed Kia Oval crowd really is. My aim is to entertain as much as possible this year and hopefully ensure the Club challenges for the trophy." 

The Trinidadian has picked 52 wickets in 51 T20Is for WI. Overall, he has claimed 429 wickets in 391 T20s in his career.     

"We're very pleased Sunil will be joining us for this year. His unique skills as a bowler and ability to bat anywhere in the order make him a very exciting proposition in any T20 side," Surrey's director of cricket Alec Stewart said. "As a proven winner in this format, his experience in internationals and leagues around the world will be an invaluable asset. I look forward to seeing him perform in a Surrey shirt this summer."