Surrey will go into next season with a new head coach after Gareth Batty's departure.
The 49-year-old has moved to Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings, where he will be assistant coach.
Batty took over as head coach just before the 2022 season and – working under director of cricket Alec Stewart and in tandem with skipper Rory Burns – oversaw their hat-trick of County Championship titles over the next three seasons.
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They almost made it four in a row last year, just missing out to Nottinghamshire, but this year slipped to seventh in Division One.
It ends Batty's 21-year association with Surrey, two spells as a player – 1998-2001 and 2010-21, the latter including three years as captain – bringing more than 350 appearances and in excess of 500 wickets. Before retirement he was a already involved in the coaching set-up, going full-time in 2022 and succeeding Vikram Solanki as head coach. The off-spinner played nine Tests for England.
"Thank you hardly seems enough for all that Surrey has meant to me," said Batty.
"It has been a privilege to serve this great club, to share in its success and challenges."
Stewart added: “It is difficult to put into words just how much Gareth Batty has given to Surrey County Cricket Club, both as a player and as head coach.
"I have known and worked with Gareth for many years, and throughout that time he has shown an outstanding commitment to this club. As a player and then as captain he has always put the team first and played a significant role in helping to move the club forward.
“He has a passion and knowledge for the game as well as a determination to get the very best out of himself and those around him."
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