Left handed opening batsman, Mark, was signed from London rivals Surrey in 2021. initially, on a four game loan agreement to represent the Club for the final four County Championship matches of the season, and then on a permanent contract until at least the end of the 2024 season. A strong and experienced opening batsman, Mark had hit 31 career hundreds at the point he joined Middlesex, amassing over 16,000 career runs, and has made eleven Test appearances for England.