Surrey Scorchers fold, replaced by 89ers as new club formed

Surrey Scorchers have folded after the university has pulled out from the franchise due to uncertainty and “economic headwinds across the UK higher education sector” following the withdrawal of the league license by the BBF, the club announced today.
Meanwhile, a new club has been formed and awarded the Surrey franchise area, as ‘Surrey 89ers’ become majority owned by GB legend Dan Clark, who was the General Manager at Scorchers.
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