Fresh from standout KFC Big Bash League seasons, Daniel Sams and Tanveer Sangha are set to travel to New Zealand with Australia’s T20 squad.
Teenage leg-spinner Sangha was recognised by national selectors for the first time off the back of his breakout BBL campaign, while Sams has held his place in the squad after making his limited-overs debut at the SCG in December.
Congratulations to Daniel Sams and Tanveer Sangha who have been named in the Aussie squad for the upcoming T20 tour of New Zealand! ⭐️#ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/OJPNmtdvwh
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 27, 2021
After another brilliant BBL campaign, Alex Hales has returned to England for a short stint at home before hitting the road again.
The big-hitting opener will link up with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, with the tournament set to begin on 21 February.
Sit back and enjoy all the highlights from @AlexHales1's brilliant century 🍿💯#ThunderNation #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/KKI2wQqobj
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 22, 2021
All-rounder Ben Cutting is also set to play in the PSL after being retained by the Quetta Gladiators, but not before finally tying the knot with fiance Erin Holland.
Sam Billings has also returned home after a long-stint on the road. The wicket-keeper batsman is expected to be named in England's squad for their upcoming ODI and T20I matches in India.
The end result wasn’t what we had hoped but I want to thank absolutely everyone involved in @thunderbbl ! An amazing franchise to be a part of, with exceptional people throughout.
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) February 1, 2021
Thankyou for the opportunity to play in the @bbl again, Australia it is always a pleasure! 🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/5IIgo9vrxM
A number of squad members will shift their focus to red-ball cricket with the Marsh Sheffield Shield set to resume on 12 February, while the Marsh One-Day Cup is due to begin on 16 February.
Matthew Gilkes, Nathan McAndrew, Jason Sangha, Chris Tremain, Ollie Davies, Arjun Nair and Baxter Holt will be available for the NSW Blues while Usman Khawaja and Brendan Doggett are contracted by the Queensland Bulls.
Thunder skipper Callum Ferguson retired from first-class cricket in November 2019 however will be available to represent South Australia in the One-Day Cup.
Whether you were cheering from the stands or at home, thank you for your incredible support this season 💚🙏#ThunderNation #BBL10 pic.twitter.com/G00tsyZLLe
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 31, 2021
Auction in support of OzHarvest
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— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 13, 2021
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