Essex has brought in Eathan Bosch for the second half of their Vitality T20 Blast campaign following the injury of Australian allrounder Daniel Sams.
Sams, who was named the MVP of the Blast in 2023 when Essex finished as runners-up to Somerset, sustained a knee injury during a match against Sussex in the first set of group games. Due to the injury requiring surgery, Sams will return home and miss the remainder of the Blast.
Sams mentioned on Essex's YouTube channel that his injury might need "four to six months' recovery," potentially affecting his participation in the 2024-25 Big Bash League. He expressed his disappointment, stating, "It's unfortunate, but I've been quite fortunate with injuries in my career. Now, I'll focus on recovering as best as I can."
Before his injury, Sams had taken seven wickets in six matches this season, playing a crucial role in Essex's performance. The team currently sits fourth in the South Group, with five victories from eight games.
Bosch, a 26-year-old former South Africa Under-19 player, was initially signed for four Championship games and has taken eight wickets at an average of 24.12 in two matches. He also has experience playing in the SA20 for Pretoria Capitals.
Essex's next match is against the defending champions Somerset at Chelmsford tonight.