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Durham Sign Kemar Roach for First Half of 2026 County Championship

The 37-year-old quick strengthens a pace attack often missing England-contracted bowlers during the early summer.

Overview

  • Roach will join up before the season opener against Kent at Banks Homes Riverside and is available for red-ball duty until mid-June.
  • The move ends his five-year stint with Surrey, where he won three County Championships and took 97 wickets in 30 matches.
  • Durham were relegated to Division Two last season and have targeted Roach to help drive an immediate promotion push.
  • Director of cricket Marcus North hailed Roach as a world-class performer whose experience will mentor Durham’s younger bowlers.
  • A veteran of 88 Tests with 294 wickets, Roach said he aims to add a winning mentality and help Durham push for a trophy this summer.