Daniel Sams replaces Jason Roy in Delhi Capitals

Dubai, August 27

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Uncapped Australian left-arm seamer Daniel Sams, the top wicket-taker in the last year’s Big Bash League (BBL), will replace England opener Jason Roy in the Delhi Capitals’ squad for the upcoming IPL, starting on September 19 in the UAE.

Roy has pulled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan due to a side strain, which effectively ruled him out of the IPL.

Also read: England without injured Jason Roy for T20s against Pakistan

Sams’ inclusion also gives dimension to the DC attack which only had right-arm pacers in their main squad.

🚨 NEW SIGNING 🚨

𝘋𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘥 💙

We’re thrilled to welcome 🇦🇺 cricketer Daniel Sams to our DC family ahead of #Dream11IPL 😍

Read: https://t.co/QXgDtUXXiv#WelcomeSams #YehHaiNayiDilli pic.twitter.com/Y9HnEMU9iV

— Delhi Capitals (Tweeting from 🇦🇪) (@DelhiCapitals) August 27, 2020

On joining Delhi Capitals, Sams said, “The IPL is a huge platform for any cricketer, and back home, we all follow the tournament extremely closely every year.

“I feel fortunate to be a part of it this year, and I’m thankful to the Delhi Capitals management for giving me this opportunity. I can’t wait to join the rest of the players in the UAE.”

He will be joining fellow Australians Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey at the Delhi Capitals.

Sams came into the limelight during last year’s Big Bash League where  he picked up 30 wickets in 17 games for the Sydney Thunders. PTI