LONDON: Big-hitting all-rounders Corey Anderson and Darren Sammy will appear in the English T20 Blast competition this summer for Somerset and Nottinghamshire, respectively.

New Zealander Anderson will play in the second half of this season’s domestic event.

Anderson, 24, held the record for the fastest One-day International century until his 36-ball feat against the West Indies at Queenstown last year was surpassed by South Africa’s A.B. de Villiers against the same team in January.

Somerset director of cricket Matthew Maynard added: “I am absolutely delighted Corey is able to join us straight after the New Zealand tour to England concludes."

“Sohail Tanvir will play the first half of the T20 competition, and Corey will be playing with us from game eight through to game 14 — after which goes off with New Zealand on another tour.”

Sammy, who captained the West Indies to World Twenty20 glory in 2012, will play four matches in late May and early June, and could return later in the competition if Nottinghamshire reach the knockout stage.

“It’s a gap between the IPL and the Caribbean Premier League where Darren was available and keen to play,” said Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell. “He’s an explosive Twenty20 player, with a reputation around the world for being a good player and a good bloke.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming him to the team and hope he can help us achieve a good season in the NatWest T20 Blast.”

Sammy, 31, has previously played in the T20 Blast for Glamorgan.

Published in Dawn March 5th , 2015

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