Surrey have signed Irish wicketkeeper-batter Amy Hunter for the first seven rounds of the Metro Bank One Day Cup
Hunter will 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 19-year-old makes her first appearance in English domestic cricket of the back of Ireland’s ICC World Cup qualifiers campaign in Pakistan. Despite Ireland’s failure to qualify, Hunter was excellent with the bat and with the gloves. Hunter is the youngest international cricketer to score an ODI century, which she did on her 16th birthday against Zimbabwe in 2021.
Hunter adds an extra wicketkeeper batting option for the first seven Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures, starting with Somerset on Wednesday.
Speaking on the new signing, Emma Calvert, Director of Women’s Cricket, said, “We’re looking forward to welcoming Amy into our environment. She is a talented young cricketer who has been in impressive form for the Irish national team.
“Amy adds depth to our squad in the wicketkeeping department, and I’m confident she will be a great signing for the team in the opening block of the season.”
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.”
