Nikhil Gorantla has secured a multi-year full-time contract with Surrey following his standout performances with the second XI. Notably, he scored a double century for Essex's second XI against Yorkshire in 2022 and made a century for Northumberland against Durham the next year. The 22-year-old is eager to learn from the experienced players and coaches within Surrey County Cricket Club. Alec Stewart, Surrey's high-performance advisor, emphasized Gorantla's journey as a testament to hard work and patience, highlighting the crucial support he received from the South Asian Cricket Academy.
Batter Nikhil Gorantla has signed a "multi-year" full-time contract with Surrey after impressing in the second XI. Gorantla scored a double hundred for Essex's second XI against Yorkshire in 2022 and also hit a century for Northumberland against Durham the following year.
"I'm looking forward to getting around the group and learning from the wealth of experienced players and coaches at the club," he told the Surrey website.
Surrey's high performance advisor Alec Stewart added: "Not every journey to a professional contract is seamless. Nik's a shining example of how hard work and patience can be rewarded."
The guidance and coaching he has received from SACA [South Asian Cricket Academy], who help with opportunities for young cricketers, has been exceptionally important.
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