Published: 28th October, 2019

England international bowler Reece Topley has joined Surrey on a two-year white-ball contract, covering the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

The 25-year-old left-arm seamer, who left Sussex at the end of the season, will also be available for selection in red-ball cricket on a match-by-match basis.

After making his international debut in 2015, Topley went on to play 10 ODIs and 6 T20Is, including two at the 2016 World Cup. His international career was then curtailed by injury but he has since neared a return to the fold, playing four 50-over matches for England Lions in 2018 in a triangular series with West Indies A and India A.

Topley enjoyed a strong 2019 campaign, taking 17 wickets in just 11 T20 appearances as Sussex topped the South Group in the Vitality Blast this summer. He now has 194 career wickets in just 129 white-ball matches.

Speaking after signing his contract, Topley said: “I am honoured to sign a contract at Surrey, and excited to play in front of the fans at the Kia Oval. The set-up here is renowned for being excellent and I can’t wait to work with the players and coaches and aim to win some silverware.“

Director of Cricket Alec Stewart added: “Being able to add an international bowler of Reece’s ability is a massive boost to the squad and we look forward to seeing all his skills on view next season and beyond.”