Date:18/07/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/07/18/stories/2006071804232100.htm

Sport - Cricket

Kumble signs with Surrey

P. Subramanyam

London: Anil Kumble signed with County cricket club Surrey, which is in Division Two, on Monday.

Alan Butcher, the Surrey coach, expected Kumble to play a key role for the rest of the season. Butcher said: "Anil is a class spinner with a great deal of international and first-class experience. His ability, character and professionalism will be a great addition to the dressing room, as we push for promotion to Division One."

The leg-spinner will take his place in the Surrey side for the match against Somerset at Guildford on Wednesday.