McKerr joins Notts after leaving Surrey

Conor McKerr took 15 wickets for Surrey in this summer's One-Day Cup

Nottinghamshire have signed pace bowler Conor McKerr on a three-year contract following his release by county champions Surrey.

The 26-year-old has taken 139 wickets in all formats of the game, including four in four games for Notts Outlaws in the T20 Blast during a 2023 loan spell.

He has also spent time away from The Oval on loan at Kent, Derbyshire and Yorkshire, but played in three of Surrey's last five games of the season as they clinched a third successive Championship title.

"I’ve got to the age where I am probably about to hit my physical peak, and I want to make sure I am making the most of that," said McKerr, who is 6ft 6ins.

"Having spent time at Trent Bridge, they are very professional in how they go about their business....it can only benefit me to work with (bowling coach) Kevin Shine, and I feel like I have learned how to win having been in a successful dressing room across the last few years."

McKerr's arrival follows Notts stalwart Luke Fletcher's decision to leave the club after 17 years on the staff.

“We know Conor from the time he spent with us, and are fully aware of the talent and potential he possesses” said Notts head coach Peter Moores.

“We feel that he can move his game forward with us - something that we pride ourselves on doing - and it seems like a good move for both parties with his desire to really establish himself in a first team environment."