(Cricket news) Aaron Hardie the Australian all-rounder has been signed by Surrey for the group stages of the Vitality Blast as well as three rounds of County championships. He has previously been a part of the Surrey squad in 2022.
Hardie had an impressive BBL this year where he was the third highest run-getter. He was called up as cover for Australia’s ongoing T20I series against West Indies. He has been a part of the Australian side for a total of 4 ODIs and 6 T20Is where he has taken a total of 3 wickets each respectively.
Hardie in his short stint at Surrey in 2022 had an impact in the team’s success hitting the winning runs against Yorkshire after a match-turning 81-run stand in the fourth innings at Scarborough. However he had made only four appearances for the team in 2022.
“It’s great to have Aaron back at the Kia Oval as his character and all round skills in both red and white ball cricket will be an excellent addition to our squad,” Alec Stewart, Surrey’s director of cricket, said. “He already knows our dressing room from his time with us in 2022 and I’m very confident he will show everyone why he is so highly regarded in Australia.”
Hardie said: “I’m stoked to come back to Surrey this summer. I loved my time at the Club in 2022 and got a real sense of what it means to wear the Three Feathers. I’m ready to chip in and support the team with bat or ball and do my bit in trying to bring more success to south London.”
