Hampshire get the band again collectively for T20 Blast title defence

Hampshire have confirmed that Ben McDermott and Nathan Ellis, their T20 Blast-winning abroad pairing, will return to the membership to assist their bid to defend the title in 2023.

McDermott scored 494 runs within the Blast final season together with 5 centuries, second solely to his opening accomplice and captain James Vince amongst Hampshire gamers. He top-scored within the closing in opposition to Lancashire with 62 – Hampshire’s next-highest rating was 22 – and was additionally concerned in 19 dismissals, the second-most within the competitors.

Ellis, in the meantime, took 15 wickets for Hampshire final yr and completed the season with a exceptional economic system charge of 6.87, regardless of predominantly working as a dying bowler.

He was concerned in a memorable climax to the ultimate: Ellis appeared to have sealed the trophy when he bowled Richard Gleeson, however Hampshire’s celebrations have been reduce brief when replays confirmed he had over-stepped. With three runs to win, he deceived Gleeson with a slower ball, and Lancashire may solely handle one bye.

Both gamers have been initially signed, partially, by means of Hampshire’s ties to George Bailey, who captained the membership in 2017 and has since grow to be Australia’s lead selector. Bailey has a long-standing reference to Hobart Hurricanes, the Big Bash crew that McDermott and Ellis signify.

“Both Ben and Nathan were fantastic for us last year and it’s a great boost to the squad to have them back,” Giles White, Hampshire’s director of cricket, stated.

“They made a big impact at the club and were exceptional on the field. The clarity that comes with continuity will hopefully help in our pursuit of another Finals Day in 2023.”

Ellis could miss some early fixtures relying on Punjab Kings’ progress within the IPL. “After the success of last year it was a no-brainer to re-sign with the Hawks for this summer,” he stated.

McDermott, who doesn’t have an IPL contract, is prone to be out there for the entire season. “I’m over the moon to have re-signed with the Hawks and can’t wait to play in front of the Ageas Bowl crowd again,” he stated.

Both gamers additionally represented London Spirit within the Hundred final yr, although solely Ellis has been retained (on a £100,000 contract). McDermott has entered the draft on March 23 and not using a reserve value.

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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