Hollioake nets benefit

Adam Hollioake lifts another trophy

Surrey captain Adam Hollioake has been awarded a benefit next season, in his last year at the club.

The all-rounder, who made his debut in 1992, will retire at the end of next summer.

He has led Surrey to eight trophies in his seven years as captain, including three championships and this season's Twenty20 Cup and National League crown.

"Playing for Surrey throughout my career has been a fantastic privilege," Hollioake said.

"I have been fortunate and feel humbled to have played with some great players and be part of the huge success the club has achieved. I hope that I can continue to contribute to the club in years to come."

Hollioake to quit in 2004

Surrey chief executive Sheldon said: "Adam has shown tremendous loyalty and service to both England and Surrey over the past decade and we all wish him a very successful benefit year."

"He will surely be regarded as one of the greatest Surrey captains," added club chairman of cricket Richard Thompson.

Hollioake, 32, has scored 8,964 runs at an average of 40.01 and has taken 343 wickets in 162 first class games.

He also played in four Tests and 35 limited-overs internationals for England - captaining them in a one-day tournament in 1997 - but fell of favour with selectors in 1999.

But he now wants to concentrate on business interests in Perth and raise money for the Ben Hollioake Fund, set up in memory of his brother who died in a car accident in 2002.

Adam, who started a charity trek from Edinburgh to Morocco on Friday, will be donating 20% of all money raised from his benefit to the Fund.