Sussex sign Calum MacLeod for remainder of T20 Blast

The 31-year-old, who has played 49 T20Is and 66 ODIs, will act as cover for Phil Salt, who has joined England’s squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia

Sussex have signed Scotland batsman Calum MacLeod for the remaining matches of the T20 Blast.

The 31-year-old, who has played 49 T20Is and 66 ODIs, will act as cover for Phil Salt, who has joined England’s squad for the three-match one-day series against Australia.

MacLeod starred in Scotland’s win over England in 2018, smashing an unbeaten 140 from just 94 balls in in the famous victory at The Grange.

He has previously played for Warwickshire, Durham and Derbyshire in county cricket and goes straight into his new county’s squad ahead of their Blast clash with Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday evening.

MacLeod said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be down here in Sussex. It’s an exciting opportunity to get out there and play some cricket.

“I’ve got some good experience having played in the Blast before and hopefully I can add some experience to the dressing room to help win a few games.

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“It’s a very exciting white-ball squad. Sussex are always a team that when they’re on Sky, I sit down and watch them. They’ve always been a team I’ve looked at to see how they do things.

“Matt Machan and Stu Whittingham, when we were away with Scotland, always spoke so well of the club, so to get the opportunity to come here and play, and see what this T20 team can do, is one that I’m thoroughly looking forward to.”

Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie added: “Calum is an experienced cricketer, and a good T20 player. He’s performed well in the Blast in the past and we believe he will be a good addition.

“We’re missing a couple of players, and with Salty joining the England squad, it’s good to have another option at the top of the order.”

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