Simon King

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Nickname: Kingy

Role in team: Right arm off-spin bowler, Right hand bat

Squad number: 14

County debut: Yet to make debut

Date of birth: 04/09/1987

Height: 6ft 1in

Weight: 70kg

Biography

Simon King is one of Surrey CCC’s finger spinners, recently signed for a new two-year contract. With a classic action, King gives the ball a genuine rip that ensures even the most stubborn surfaces provide movement. King can be expensive but Surrey has faith in a bowler singled out by Indian Test cricketer Hanumant Singh as one of the most promising spinners he’s ever seen. King’s 6 for 70 in ten overs against New South Wales U19 in 2006 confirmed his ability to keep spinning the ball under fire.

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Most memorable individual performance playing for Surrey?:
My first five wicket haul for the Seconds when I was 17 against Sussex at Chichester.

Favourite food:
Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Browny Ice Cream

Favourite TV programme:
Top Gear

Most favoured holiday destination:
Perth, Australia. I lived and worked over there for about three months and loved it.

Most embarrassing moment:
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You

What was the first CD or record you purchased?:
Michael Jackson’s - History Greatest Hits album

If you could be a professional sportsman in something other than cricket, what sport would you choose and why?:
Football, because it would be a great lifestyle!

Most admired Surrey player of all time:
Alec Stewart and Mark Ramprakash

If you were down to your last £10, how would you spend it?:
Have a wee punt on the horses and see what I could do!