Essex Sign Eathan Bosch as Daniel Sams Ruled Out with Injury

Essex County Cricket Club has secured the services of South African all-rounder Eathan Bosch for the remainder of their Vitality T20 Blast campaign. This move comes after Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams was ruled out due to a knee injury.

Sams, who was named the MVP of the Blast in 2023, suffered the injury during a match against Sussex. The injury requires surgery, forcing him to return home and miss the rest of the Blast.

"It's been great to come back here," Sams said. "My wife and I really enjoy coming back here, and we've made some really good friends with the guys and their partners."

"It is what it is. I've been pretty lucky throughout my career with injuries, so I'll just have to go home now and recover as best as I can."

Sams' absence is a significant blow to Essex, as he was a key contributor to their run to Finals Day last summer. He had taken seven wickets in six appearances this season.

Bosch, 26, was initially brought in for four Championship games and has impressed with eight wickets at 24.12 from two appearances. He has experience playing in the SA20 for Pretoria Capitals.

Essex are currently fourth in the South Group, with five wins from eight games. They will face defending champions Somerset at Chelmsford on Friday night.

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