IRISH all-rounder Kevin O'Brien hopes to hit the ground running after signing for Surrey on a short term contract to play in the NatWest T20 Blast.
O'Brien will be available for the opening game against Sussex on Friday night at the County Ground in Hove.
The all-rounder will be available for the first part of the campaign, before leaving to play for the Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel in the Caribbean Premier League.
And O'Brien, who also played for Surrey last summer, is looking forward to turning out in front of some big crowds at the Oval.
"I'm really excited to be back at Surrey and am looking forward to this year's campaign," he said.
"It's great to be back. Last year was quite a quick stop, for three games, but I'm here a lot longer now this season.
"I love it here. I think it helps playing in front of 25 or 28,000, it's great playing in front of those big crowds.
"Hopefully again this season I can hit the ground running and put in some good performances for the team."
Surrey got to the final at Edgbaston in last summer's T20 before losing to Northamptionshire, and O'Brien is anticipating another successful campaign.
"I think last season was a successful on for Surrey before unfortunately falling at the last hurdle on finals day," he said. "Hopefully we can play some good cricket, the changing room is full of world class players and it's going to be an exciting tournament to get involved in."
