England all-rounder joins Surrey on multi-year deal — Freya Kemp

Freya Kemp has won 49 England caps including playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup final

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Surrey have signed England all-rounder Freya Kemp from Hampshire on a "multi-year deal" from the 2027 season onwards.

The 21-year-old left-arm seamer has played for England 49 times, scoring 585 runs across 36 innings and taking 36 wickets across both formats.

She enjoyed a successful international campaign in 2026, striking at 157.89 with an average of 45 at the Women's T20 World Cup.

Kemp also produced England's best bowling figures of 4-22 against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament.

"Surrey are a huge club and have an amazing squad," Kemp told the club website., external

"I am very grateful for my time at Hampshire, who have played a key role in my development to get where I am today.

"It was a hard decision, but the opportunity to play for Surrey and be closer to home was one I couldn't turn down."