Batting all -rounders Dan Lawrence, Cameron Steel and Will Jack had Surrey’s spin options last year, but in addition to Santner, they bring them a frontline option with more than 200 appearances in the format. Surrey is losing two consecutive years semi -finalists, and has not won the trophy since its inaugural season in 2003.
Santner, who recently became the white-ball captain of New Zealand, will reach London after the IPL, where he is due to playing for Mumbai Indians. He will recall the end of group stages on international duty, but should be available for knockout in September. He is likely to facilitate a hundred this year, which spent the last season with Northern Supervisors.
“I am really eager to join with players and coaching staff in Surrey,” said Santner. “I have heard quality things about the environment and have already enjoyed playing at Kia Oval. I have been lucky to play against many squads, so sharing the same changing room and playing some entertaining cricket is very good will be. “
Alec Stewart, who is associated with Surrey’s recruitment in his new role as a ‘high performance cricket advisor’, said: “Mitch will bring quality and experience from Surrey. He is a proven international cricketer who is a proven international cricketer all over the world Plays T20 cricket and created an excellent skill.
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