Amar Virdi: Surrey spinner signs extension as Tommy Ealham given first contract
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Amar Virdi has not played a County Championship game since a loan spell at Somerset in July 2022
Surrey spinner Amar Virdi has signed a contract extension with the south London club.
A product of the club's academy, Virdi made his first-team debut in 2017.
The 25-year-old has taken 130 wickets in 51 games for Surrey but only played in the One-Day Cup last season.
"I am pleased Amar has signed a new contract as I hope he can challenge for first-team selection through consistent performances," director of cricket Alec Stewart told the Surrey website, external.
Virdi's last first-class appearance came on loan at Somerset in July 2022 at Lancashire where he failed to take a wicket in the match.
Surrey have also handed Tommy Ealham his first professional contract.
The off-spinner made his debut in the One-Day Cup in 2023, playing against Hampshire and Essex.
The 19-year-old is the son of Kent, Nottinghamshire and England all-rounder Mark Ealham.
"Tommy has made good progress over the last few years and has shown enough potential to earn his first professional contract," Stewart added.
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