Surrey have signed England all-rounder Freya Kemp from Hampshire on a multi-year deal, with the move taking effect from the 2027 season. The Freya Kemp Surrey switch brings a 21-year-old with 49 England caps to south London. It adds proven international quality to the county’s women’s squad.
Kemp leaves Hampshire, the county where she built her reputation as one of England’s most exciting young talents. Surrey have not disclosed the exact length of the new contract. It is described only as a multi-year agreement, beginning once the 2027 campaign gets under way.
Freya Kemp completes Surrey move from Hampshire from 2027
The all-rounder’s arrival strengthens a Surrey squad already building for the medium term. The deal is structured to start from 2027, not immediately. That gives both counties time to plan around the transition and gives Kemp a settled route into her new home.
Her departure from Hampshire closes a chapter in which she developed into a genuine white-ball threat with bat and ball. Surrey’s recruitment reflects a broader push among the top domestic sides. Counties are locking in England internationals well ahead of their contracts running out.
Official statements and contract details from Surrey and Kemp
Kemp explained her decision on Surrey’s club website. “Surrey are a huge club and have an amazing squad,” she said.
She also reflected on leaving Hampshire, a county she credits with shaping her development. “I am very grateful for my time at Hampshire, who have played a key role in my development to get where I am today. It was a hard decision, but the opportunity to play for Surrey and be closer to home was one I couldn’t turn down.”
Surrey’s director of women’s cricket, Emma Calvert, welcomed the signing in similarly warm terms. “She is an incredibly exciting young player who has already shown her potential on the international stage,” Calvert said. “The experience she has gained across international, franchise and domestic cricket, along with her character and work ethic, will be a huge asset to the club both on and off the pitch.” Further detail on the announcement is available in the BBC Sport report.
International credentials and domestic experience bring squad depth
Kemp’s England record speaks for itself. She has made 49 appearances for her country, scoring 585 runs across 36 innings and taking 36 wickets across both formats. Those numbers mark her out as one of the leading young all-rounders in the women’s game.
Her form at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup underlined why Surrey moved for her. She averaged 45 with the bat across the tournament. Her bowling figures of 4-22 against Sri Lanka, in the opening match, were England’s best of the competition.
Domestically, Kemp’s path has taken her through several of the sport’s leading set-ups. She began at Sussex, making her Women’s T20 Cup debut at just 14. From there she represented Southern Vipers, Hampshire, Welsh Fire, Southern Brave and Perth Scorchers. That breadth of franchise and county experience gives Surrey a player already comfortable at the highest level of domestic cricket.
Upcoming schedule and transition timeline ahead of 2027 season
Because the deal starts from 2027, Kemp will continue her existing commitments first. Only then will she pull on a Surrey shirt in competitive cricket. Supporters tracking the Freya Kemp Surrey timeline will need to wait for the new season before seeing her line up for the county.
The signing lands during a busy period for Surrey more broadly, following Surrey’s County Championship clash and Somerset’s recent draw against Surrey. Kemp’s arrival is confirmed well in advance. The county now has clarity over a key piece of its squad planning heading into 2027.
