Maynard finds a home at Surrey

Tom Maynard, who walked away from Glamorgan - citing the treatment of his father, Matthew, as the reason - in December, will continue his career with Surrey after signing a three-year contract with them.

Maynard has made clear his anger at events at the county last year, and though new captain and South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen contacted him and the two held "a positive discussion" about his future, he has moved ahead with his decision to pursue a new employer.

Maynard had feared that Glamorgan would attempt to fight his decision to leave in the courts - he signed a three-year contract with them in September last year before the county's troubles came to a head - and in December told the Western Mail: "I have to follow due process in all these events and do things by the book. I have to make sure I am clear with Glamorgan before I can move on and weigh up options from other counties but time is against me with only two months to go until pre-season."

It now appears his "continual" requests to be released and allowed to talk to other counties have been heeded, and his presence at Surrey will undoubtedly strengthen a youthful batting line-up - particularly in limited-overs cricket. Aside from the costs associated to his three year deal, Maynard's signing comes at no extra expense to Surrey.

"Once we received permission from Glamorgan to speak to Tom, it became clear that Surrey was his preferred destination," said Surrey's Professional Cricket Manager, Chris Adams. "He has been attracted here by a number of factors including the wicket at the Kia Oval and the fantastic history of the Club but most of all he had a sense of wanting to be at Surrey through what will be a very exciting time here.

"We were painfully on the receiving end of what he is capable of last season and although this was not a signing we had planned for, it was an opportunity that was too good not to take and I am delighted that Tom is adding further depth to what is looking like a very strong squad."

"I'm absolutely delighted to be joining Surrey County Cricket Club at such an exciting time and am looking forward to playing with some highly regarded young talent as well as soaking up as much as I can from the richly experienced and successful coaching staff," added Maynard.

"Tom is one of the best One Day cricketers going around and exactly the sort of player we have been hoping to attract to the Club," said Surrey captain Rory Hamilton-Brown. "It's hugely exciting to have him at the Kia Oval and I know he will make an impact both on the field and in the dressing room."