Kemar Roach Makes His Comeback to Surrey for First Four Championship Games
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Synopsis
West Indies pacer Kemar Roach is returning to Surrey for the first four matches of the County Championship. Known for his exceptional skills, Roach aims to bolster Surrey's title defense as he rejoins the team for a fifth consecutive season.
Key Takeaways
- Kemar Roach returns for his fifth season with Surrey.
- Available for matches against Essex, Hampshire, Sussex, and Somerset.
- Has taken 93 wickets for Surrey in first-class cricket.
- Recognized with a Surrey cap in 2023.
- A pivotal player in Surrey’s recent County Championship victories.
London, March 28 (NationPress) West Indies pacer Kemar Roach is set to rejoin Surrey for the initial four matches of the County Championship.
Roach returns to the Three Feathers for his fifth consecutive season and will be eligible to compete against Essex, Hampshire, Sussex, and Somerset as Surrey looks to make a robust start to their title defense.
Renowned for his capability to seam and swing the red ball, Roach will integrate with the squad before the season opener in Chelmsford and will remain with the team until the end of April. He has accrued 93 wickets at an average of 25.60 across 28 first-class appearances for Surrey, including his personal best of 8-40 in 2021 against Hampshire. In May 2023, Roach was honored with a Surrey cap for his significant contributions.
During the previous season, Roach captured 20 wickets as Surrey secured their 23rd County Championship title. A standout moment in his campaign was his remarkable performance against Warwickshire at home, where he led Surrey to victory with season-best figures of 6/46 in the second innings.
The 36-year-old seamer, who has been a pivotal figure in Surrey’s historic three-peat of County Championships, has taken 284 Test wickets for the West Indies and holds 566 First-Class wickets.
Commenting on his return to the Three Feathers, Roach stated, “I have relished every moment of my journey with Surrey over the last four years, and I am thrilled to reunite with the team.”
“The Kia Oval is my second home, and the environment led by Alec Stewart, Gareth Batty, and Rory Burns is one of the finest I have been part of. I am eager to contribute to more success for Surrey in any way I can.”
Alec Stewart, High Performance Cricket Advisor at Surrey CCC, remarked, “Kemar has been a crucial member of our dressing room over the last four years, and it’s fantastic to have him back. His quality, work ethic, and dedication to the club are evident.”
“I have no doubt he will once again play a vital role at the beginning of this season, and the group is eager to collaborate with him again.”
