PATEL TO JOIN WELLINGTON FIREBIRDS FOR BURGER KING SUPER SMASH

Nottinghamshire all-rounder enjoyed a prolific season in 2017

Samit Patel will play in New Zealand's Burger King Super Smash after agreeing a deal to join Wellington Firebirds.

The Nottinghamshire all-rounder, who enjoyed a prolific English summer, will meet up with his new team-mates following his involvement in the Bangladesh Premier League.

The Professional Cricketers' Association player of the year is currently involved with the Rajshani Kings in the BPL.

Wellington coach Bruce Edgar said: “Our aim is simple: we’re looking to play entertaining, positive cricket. As we saw last year, that recipe leads to success when it’s well-executed.

“For the upcoming campaign, we identified a need to complement our squad with a quality all-rounder.

"With a career featuring more than 200 T20 matches, including 18 internationals, and impressive strike rates with both bat and ball, we’re excited to have Samit joining the team to fill that role.”

The Firebirds get their campaign up and running with a game against the Knights at Seddon Park on December 15.

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