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Surrey County Cricket Club have signed wicketkeeper-batter Amy Hunter to play in the early rounds of the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Hunter, 19, is set to join up with the Surrey women’s squad ahead of the first Metro Bank Women’s One Day Cup match against Somerset on Wednesday 23 April.

The Metro Bank One Day Cup is a 50-over competition in the UK, runs from April 19 to September 21. However, Amy Hunter is only set to play for Surrey for the first seven rounds of the competition.

Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland, on the signing:

“Surrey County Cricket Club’s interest in Amy is recognition of the outstanding performances she has been producing on the international stage in the last twelve months.

“I am confident Amy will prove to be a great asset to Surrey CCC in the Metro Bank One Day Cup. The county has a reputation of signing world class players, underlining the significance of this opportunity for Amy, one I am sure she will benefit from in moving her game forward.“

On signing, Amy Hunter said, “I can’t wait to join up with the Surrey squad and get a taste of English domestic cricket. It’s an exciting opportunity for me to share a dressing room with an incredibly experienced group that plays an expansive brand of cricket. I am hoping to contribute to the Club’s success early in the season.”