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Having grow to be the primary county since Yorkshire in 1968 to win three Championships on the bounce, the reigning champions are hoping to proceed a streak not seen since Surrey’s dominance of the Fifties, when the Brown Hatters won seven consecutive titles.
Annually the Brown Hatters are the team everyone desires to beat, but few manage it.
Alec Stewart has stepped down as director of cricket to concentrate on his family, but a brand new part-time role will ensure his influence stays strong, and Gareth Batty has a finely tuned machine to work with.
The international pedigree at The Oval is wel…
County Championship 2025: Surrey season preview
