Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie has been signed for Surrey’s remaining T20 Blast.
A Forced to withdraw from the tournament on 21 June:-
Kieron Pollard, one of the club’s two overseas signings for the Blast, was forced to withdraw from the tournament on 21 June due to a knee injury.
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The Australian player will also be available for the club’s LV=Insurance County Championship with Yorkshire in Scarborough, which starts on 11 July.
Hardie has played 28 T20Is in his career so far, scoring 246 runs and taking 15 wickets at a strike rate of 128.79, and won the Big Bash with the Perth Scorchers earlier this year.
The 23-year-old has scored 654 runs including two centuries:-
In first-class cricket, the 23-year-old has scored 654 runs, including two centuries, and has taken 32 wickets at 25.34 in 12 matches.
In April, he posted a career-high score of 174 not out to help Western Australia to Sheffield Shield glory.
He will be available to face Kent in the Blast on July 1.
Commenting on joining Surrey, Hardie said: “I am very excited to be joining Surrey.
I spoke to Laurie Evans and Jason Roy about what it’s like to play here at the Kia Oval. And I’m really excited to see what the crowd brings to Friday.
Looking forward to learning from young players:-
“I look forward to learning from players like Hashim. As well as young people in the dressing room like Will Jack. And I hope I can make a good contribution to the team.”
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Director of Cricket Alec Stewart said: “All of Aaron’s skill sets will bring. Us great options in our Vitality Blast campaign. And the County Championship game in Scarborough.”
Surrey is currently top of the South Group in the T20 Blast. With nine wins from 12 matches. And all top-two finishes guaranteed.
