Published 10:26 IST, September 27th 2019
Australia's Travis Head inks contract with County side Sussex
Australian Test batsman Travis Head has said he is thrilled after signing for English county side Sussex as their overseas player for 2020 domestic season
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Australian batsman Travis He has said he is thrilled after signing for English county side Sussex as ir overseas player for 2020 season. Test star, who was part of Australian side that retained Ashes in England this month, was supposed to join Sussex for a stint this year before his call-up for international duty. "I was disappointed t to have been able to take up my contract this summer," he said late Thursday, ding that he was "thrilled" that team were still keen to have him for 2020. "I can't wait," ded 25-year-old left-hander, who can also bowl off-spin.
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Travis He will fit in Sussex, says Jason Gillespie
Sussex coach Jason Gillespie, a fellow Australian, said he h been looking for a top-four batsman to improve team and He fit bill. "We have a really good relationship and after we decided here at Sussex that an overseas batsman would complement our squ next year, I just knew that Travis would be ideal," he said. Travis He, who has won 12 Test caps, will be available to play in all formats. Travis He was previously Australia's highest run-getter in longer format of game for year 2018-19 before Steve Smith took over reins in just four games in Ashes series.
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Marcus rth's statement
Cameron Bancroft, Australia opener will be returning to Durham for 2020 season after impressing during his first spell with English county side. wicketkeeper-batsman, who played in first two Ashes Tests in August, captained county in both County Championship and One-Day Cup before being called up by Australia. Speaking to an ncy, Durham's director of cricket said, "We are delighted to welcome Cameron back to Emirates Riverside for our 2020 season. He has h a huge impact on field with his leership and undoubted quality through his performances. Cameron has also h an impact off field as an ambassor for club with a number of community projects." Bancroft scored 726 runs at an aver of more than 45 in County Championship and ded 377 more at 94.25 in one-day competition. According to reports, Australian opener will be available for full 2020 campaign in all three formats of game.
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09:53 IST, September 27th 2019