Sussex sign Aussie George Bailey for half of NatWest T20 campaign
Wednesday 15 April 2015 15:52, UK
George Bailey has been signed up by Sussex for the second half of their NatWest T20 Blast campaign.
The 32-year-old Australian will take over from Sri Lankan veteran Mahela Jayawardene, who will play the first seven T20 games for the Sharks.
Bailey, a top-order batsman, will be available for the final seven T20 games as well as the county’s matches in the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Bailey has represented Australia 28 times at T20 level, and has played in 57 ODIs and five Test matches.
He averages an impressive 42.02 in ODIs and was a member of his country's World Cup winning squad, although his only appearance came in the win over England.
Bailey said in a statement: “I'm delighted that I will be heading to Hove to represent Sussex this English summer.
“I really enjoyed my time in the county game in 2013 with Hampshire and I am looking forward to testing myself once more in one of the toughest domestic cricket environments.”
Sussex’s professional cricket manager Mark Robinson said: “The whole club is really excited at the prospect of George joining us.
“He is obviously a fantastic one-day player and is also a World Cup winner and international captain which will only add to our dressing room.”
