Sean Abbott: Surrey sign Australia all-rounder for third time

Last year Abbott played a record-equalling 34-ball century against Kent Spitfires at The Oval

Australia all-rounder Sean Abbott will join Surrey for a third spell this summer.

The 31-year-old previously played for the Championship holders in 2021, and 2023.

Last year, Abbott picked up 37 wickets at an average of less than 25, and scoring more than 450 runs at an average of over 45.

In the T20 Blast, he played a record-equalling 34-ball century against Kent Spitfires at The Oval.

He will be available for four County Championship matches and eight Vitality Blast fixtures across May and June.

'Buzzing to come back'

Abbott said his last year at Surrey was "brilliant".

"I knew straight away that I wanted to come back for 2024. The dressing room is one of the best I've been a part of, and it's no surprise that it led to success on the pitch.

"I'm buzzing to be coming back to join up with the team. I can't wait to pull on the Three Feathers again and help the club push for more success."

Alec Stewart, director of cricket at Surrey CCC, said: "Sean is a highly skilled cricketer, and everyone saw last season what he is capable of in red-ball and white-ball cricket.

"He had an outstanding impact as a cricketer and as a member of the dressing room, and the boys are keen to welcome him back. Sean is exactly what we look for in an overseas professional at this club."