Butcher hopes to play in Abu Dhabi as he recovers from a knee operation

Surrey aim to warm up for the new county season by winning the Pro ARCH Trophy in Abu Dhabi.

The tournament involves six County Championship sides, as well as a United Arab Emirates and Fly Emirates XI.

Skipper Mark Butcher said: "It will give us the opportunity to start improving on our one-day cricket."

New Surrey batsman Michael Brown told BBC London 94.9: "We're looking forward to getting some sun on our backs, and playing some competitive cricket."

The nine-day tournament, which starts on Tuesday, also includes Middlesex, Sussex, Essex, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

You can hear full commentary of all Surrey's matches on BBC London at bbc.co.uk/london. The Brown Caps are currently scheduled to play Yorkshire on the Wednesday 18 March, United Arab Emirates on the Saturday 21 and Middlesex on the Sunday 22.

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