Australian all-rounder Sean Abbott will return to Surrey for his fourth spell this summer
Abbott, who played for the Club in 2021, 2023 and 2024, is available to play in the Rothesay County Championship and Vitality Blast. His fourth stint with the Club starts with the Easter weekend Championship trip to Warwickshire and ends after the conclusion of the Vitality Blast in July.
The 33-year-old has excelled across both red ball and T20 for Surrey, taking 49 County Championship wickets at an average of 25.73. Abbott has also added crucial runs in the lower middle order, amassing 614 runs at an impressive average of 38.37.
In T20 cricket, Abbott has taken 25 Vitality Blast wickets and scored 221 runs for the Club including that famous record-equalling 34-ball century against the Kent Spitfires at the Kia Oval in 2023.
Abbott has played over 50 white-ball matches for Australia and featured in multiple franchise competitions around the world. He has the most wickets in Big Bash League history with 186.
On signing back at the Club, Sean Abbott said: “The opportunity to rejoin Surrey for the 2026 season was a no brainer for me. The Club has become a real home away from home.
“The dressing room environment is one of the best I’ve experienced in my career and I’m looking forward to linking up with the group once more.
“I can’t wait to walk out at the Kia Oval wearing the Three Feathers once again and help push the group for more success this summer.”
On Abbott’s return, Director of Men’s Cricket Alec Stewart said: “We look forward to Sean rejoining us back at the Kia Oval.
“His qualities as a cricketer speak for themselves and have no doubts he will fit straight back into the dressing room.”
