Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club sign West Indian star Darren Sammy

Source: paddynapper

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have announced a short-term deal for West Indian all-rounder Darren Sammy for this season.

The 31-year-old’s availability for the Outlaws will come in between Sunday 31 May and Friday 12 June, taking in four NatWest T20 Blast matches.

The all-rounder has amassed 3,487 runs in the shortest format of the game, along with 156 wickets and he is currently at the ICC Cricket World Cup with his international side.

Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket Mick Newell has acknowledged Sammy’s ability, and insists he’s the perfect player to fit into the side at a time where players may be away from Trent Bridge on international duty.

“There’s a period in June where we could lose James Taylor and Alex Hales to international cricket and therefore we need to strengthen up the team at that time,” he said.

“It’s a gap between the IPL and the Caribbean Premier League where Darren was available and keen to play.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming him to the team and hope he can help us achieve a good season in the NatWest T20 Blast.”

He’s an explosive twenty20 player, with a reputation around the world for being a good player and a good bloke.

Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket Mick Newell on the signing of Darren Sammy

Sammy, who spent a period of time with Alex Hales with the Hobart Hurricanes this winter, is relishing the opportunity to represent the Outlaws this summer, and treating Trent Bridge as his home ground for the first time.

“I’m looking forward to coming to England and experiencing T20 cricket with Nottinghamshire,” he said.

“The Outlaws have a reputation for playing exciting cricket and have some hugely talented players.

“Trent Bridge is an excellent venue known worldwide, with great crowds, and I can’t wait to get started.”