Surrey look like losing Hollioake

Surrey are resigning themselves to losing England allrounder Ben Hollioake.

Warwickshire are determined to sign him and he realises that his chances of developing into a Test player would improve by leaving The Oval.

Paul Sheldon, Surrey's chief executive, said: "This has been dragging on and we need to finalise our plans for next season.

"We want to keep him and he is a fantastic player.

"He is as good as an all-rounder I have ever seen in short bursts. But we can't wait much longer."

Surrey have offered him a sizeable wage increase but are unwilling to match his latest demands.

Warwickshire coach Bob Woolmer sees the 24-year-old as a frontline bowler at Edgbaston and would promote him up the batting order.