Daniel Sams is an Australian cricketer who is an all-rounder for the Australian domestic team. In 2020, Daniel Sams was bought by the Delhi Capitals for a base price of Rs 20 lakh.
Wiki/Biography
Daniel Sams was born on Tuesday 27 October 1992 (27 years old in 2020) in Milperra, New South Wales, Australia. His star sign is Scorpio. Daniel started playing cricket while at university. On 30 October 2017, Daniel made his domestic debut for New Zealand’s Canterbury in the 2017–18 Plunkett Shield season. His efficient performance as a bowler helped him earn a spot in the Australian team.
Daniel Sams bowling in a Test match
appearance
Height (approximate): 6′ 2″
Eye Color: Brown
Hair color: gray brown
Daniel Sams bowls for Sydney Thunder
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about Daniel Sams’ parents. He has a brother named Anthony Sams who is a professional fitness trainer.
Daniel Sams and his brother Anthony Sams
wife
Daniel Sams married Danii on December 21, 2015. They were together for several years before marriage.
Daniel Sams and his wife Danii Sams
Profession
Daniel Sams is an Australian cricketer who started playing for the university team. On 30 October 2017, he joined Canterbury for the 2017–18 Plunkett Shield season, starting his professional cricket career in first-class cricket. In December 2017, Daniel made his Twenty20 debut for Sydney Sixers in the 2017–18 MLS season. On 18 September 2018, he made his A-grade cricket debut for New South Wales in the 2018–19 JLT One-Day Cup. In June 2019, Daniel was selected for the Vancouver Knights for the 2019 Global T20 Canada Championship. In August 2020, Daniel was acquired by Delhi Capitals to be part of the 2020 Indian Premier League squad.
Daniel Sams training during the 2020 IPL season
Facts/Trivia
- Daniel Sams is known as “Daniel the Golden Arm” for his efficient bowling and excellent bowling skills. In the first match of the Big Bash League season against Sydney Thunder, Daniel took 4 wickets for 14 runs, the best performance by a debutant in the tournament.
- Daniel participated in the BBL season and eventually set a record by taking 30 wickets in 17 matches, becoming the first bowler to take the most wickets in the history of the tournament. He became the fifth bowler to take the most wickets in the Twenty20 tournament.
- Amid the global pandemic, Daniel Sams was signed by the Australian ODI team for the tour of England in August 2020. Daniel will join the squad along with nine other players from the New South Wales team.
Daniel Sams playing for New South Wales in the 2018-19 JLT One Day Cup
- Daniel Sams has been selected for the Delhi Capitals squad as a replacement for England opener Jason Roy who withdrew from the tournament due to a leg injury.
- When Daniel is not on set, he enjoys spending his free time on vacation with his family and friends.
Daniel Sams with his wife and friends at the beach
- Daniel is an animal lover and has a dog named Ollie.
Daniel and Danii Sams with their dog Ollie
Categories: Biography
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