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Ricky Ponting ... on an Ashes spying mission. Source: David Mariuz / AAP
Ricky Ponting will be playing cricket in England this northern summer as Australia battles it out for the Ashes after all.
Former Australian captain Ponting has agreed to a two-month deal to join Surrey this county season, the club has confirmed.
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The 38-year-old has been signed to replace South Africa skipper Graeme Smith while he is expected to play in the Champions Trophy with the Proteas.
Ponting, who retired from international cricket in December, will be available in all formats in June and July.
He made an emotional farewell to Test cricket, as the all-time second-leading runscorer, against Smith's South Africa in Perth in December.
Since then Mike Hussey also called time on his Australia career to leave Michael Clarke's side with an inexperienced batting line-up.
While there has been no indication Ponting would look to reverse his retirement call, he has previously stated his desire to play in one last Ashes series before the end of his career.
Ponting, who surrendered the past two Ashes series in England as captain at the Oval, is the second major coup for the club following Smith's signature.
"I'm really excited to be playing for Surrey this season," Ponting said in a statement on Surrey's official website.
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"They are a forward thinking and historic club - and play at one of the greatest grounds in the world. It hasn't been the friendliest place for me but now it will be my home for two months this summer.
"I'd like to think I can contribute a significant amount to the club - on and off the field - and am looking forward to getting stuck in as soon as I arrive."
The first Ashes Test begins at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on July 10.
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