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 complete 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 crew, so we’re wanting ahead to seeing him once more for the primary block of T20 video games.”
Sams topped the lists for runs and wickets with Essex in 2023 and got here near getting his aspect over the road within the ultimate, final man out for 45 off 26 in a 14-run defeat to Somerset.
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, nevertheless, solely accessible for the primary half of the Blast group stage, on account of 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 power from the stands after they’re packed out below the floodlights.
“I cherished with the ability to contribute to the success we had final season, and the crew, for my part, is nice sufficient to have a robust probability of going one higher and lifting some silverware.”
