Sri Lanka batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has joined English county Surrey as their overseas player.
The 37-year-old, who is retired from Test cricket last year, will replace South Africa skipper Hashim Amla and will be available against Hampshire on June 27 in the Twenty20 Blast tournament.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for me. They are one of the most historic clubs in the world and I very much hope to make a big impact whilst there," Dilshan told the club website.
It will be Dilshan's first time appearance in English county, he averages 28.74 at a strike-rate of 119.57 in T20Is.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for me. They are one of the most historic clubs in the world and I very much hope to make a big impact whilst there," Dilshan told the club website.
It will be Dilshan's first time appearance in English county, he averages 28.74 at a strike-rate of 119.57 in T20Is.
Delighted to say that Tillakaratne Dilshan has signed for Surrey! Available to debut vs. Hants next week. DETAILS: http://t.co/pSZdcZtUf2
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) June 20, 2014
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