Essex Cricket is thrilled to announce the return of Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams as an overseas player for the first eight games of the 2024 Vitality Blast.
Sams, 31, was the Eagles’ leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in last season’s competition and was named as the competition’s Most Valuable Player following the Club’s run to the final.
Born in New South Wales, he has made ten T20I appearances for Australia, and has represented teams around the world, including three sides in the IPL and both Sydney outfits in the Big Bash.
Sams boasts an explosive overall T20 batting strike rate of 153.78, with a top score of 98 not out, while he has claimed 191 wickets in the format at an average of 24.01.
He hit 419 runs in an Eagles shirt last summer including two half-centuries, averaging 29.92, alongside taking 25 wickets at 21.00, to claim the Blast MVP title ahead of Hampshire’s James Vince.
“Chelmsford is a great ground, filled with really passionate fans, and you feel that energy from the stands when they’re packed out under the floodlights.
“I loved being able to contribute to the success we had last season, and the team, in my opinion, is good enough to have a strong chance of going one better and lifting some silverware.”
Head Coach Anthony McGrath added: “We’re obviously delighted to have re-signed Daniel for the Blast this year.
“He showed us in no uncertain terms what he’s capable of last summer, and he was an instrumental part of our team, so we’re looking forward to seeing him again for the first block of T20 games.”
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Sams will be in Essex’s ranks for four explosive home Blast fixtures in 2024, including two Friday night clashes under the lights.
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