Brown to depart Surrey

Veteran's 16-year Oval career at an end

Last updated: 5th September 2008

Brown to depart Surrey

Brown: Leaving Surrey

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Surrey have confirmed veteran batsman Ali Brown will be released at the end of the season.

The 38-year-old former England one-day player has endured a lean summer by his standards - as have his employers, who are bottom of Division One in the LV County Championship.

Brown, who made his first-class debut for Surrey 16 years ago, has made 44 hundreds and almost 15,000 runs at an average of 43.35.

His 268 against Glamorgan at The Oval in the C&G Trophy in 1996 remains a one-day world record.

Surrey cricket manager Alan Butcher voiced his thanks to Brown for his contribution to the club.

"Alistair Brown has been a great servant of Surrey County Cricket Club and played a leading role during his successful career with us," said Butcher.

"We all wish Alistair every success for the future."

Surrey chief executive Paul Sheldon added: "Ali Brown has been one of the most prodigious run-makers for Surrey in recent years.

"His record in one-day cricket is almost unparalleled, and the club owe him a great debt of thanks for all that he has achieved."