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Gareth Batty: Surrey captaincy "a real privilege"

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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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