Sams, 31, can be returning to Chelmsford for the third summer season in a row, having received the Blast MVP award whereas serving to Essex to end as runners-up final season.
“We’re clearly delighted to have re-signed Daniel for the Blast this yr,” Essex’s head coach, Anthony McGrath, mentioned. “He confirmed us in no unsure phrases what he is able to final summer season, and he was an instrumental a part of our group, so we’re trying ahead to seeing him once more for the primary block of T20 video games.”
Though he has received 10 T20I caps for Australia, his most up-to-date look got here in 2022 and he’s not anticipated to be concerned within the World Cup, which takes place within the Caribbean and USA in June. He’s, nonetheless, solely accessible for the primary half of the Blast group stage, due to a conflict with Main League Cricket, which kicks off on July 4.
“I am actually excited to be heading again to Essex, particularly after the yr we had in 2023,” Sams mentioned. “Chelmsford is a superb floor, crammed with actually passionate followers, and you’re feeling that vitality from the stands after they’re packed out beneath the floodlights.
“I cherished having the ability to contribute to the success we had final season, and the group, in my view, is sweet sufficient to have a powerful likelihood of going one higher and lifting some silverware.”
