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Gareth Batty: Surrey captaincy "a real privilege"

New Surrey captain Gareth Batty speaks of his delight at being handed the role ahead of the new season.

Gareth Batty has admitted that it is both a "real privilege" and a "great honour" to captain Surrey this season.

The 37-year-old, who is in his second spell with the club, has taken over the role from Gary Wilson.

"It is a real privilege, a great honour, and it is very exciting. It is a new challenge for the group and for me personally. It is something I am relishing," he told the ECB's official website.

"The group are relishing this season and hopefully the aim is to set something up, not only for this year, but to build something for a very long time to come."

Surrey begin their County Championship campaign against Glamorgan on Sunday, April 19.

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