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English County Championship: Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie is set to make a return to Surrey for a two-month stint, marking his second spell with the county cricket club. The dynamic cricketer will join Surrey ahead of the Championship fixture against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl from May 24.

Surrey will also play Hampshire in their Blast opener on May 30, with the group stage running until late July either side of a break for back-to-back Championship games against Worcestershire and Essex

Hardie's arrival at Surrey's Kia Oval has been eagerly anticipated, with the club's Director of Cricket, Alec Stewart, expressing excitement over his return. Stewart praised Hardie's character and all-round cricketing skills, highlighting his previous stint with the club in 2022 and expressing confidence in his ability to make a significant impact on the team's performance.