Daniel Sams is one of Australia’s emerging T20 specialists—a left-arm pacer with a powerful bat and nerves of steel. Born on October 27, 1992, in Milperra, New South Wales, Sams took an unconventional path to professional cricket. Unlike prodigies who break in early, Sams toiled in domestic circles, patiently refining his game. His breakout came in the Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder, where he became a strike weapon in the powerplay and death overs. Sams’ pace, coupled with a clever mix of cutters and yorkers, made him difficult to get away. But it was his lower-order hitting—finishing games with brute sixes—that made headlines. He quickly became one of BBL’s highest wicket-takers and a sought-after name in franchise cricket. Sams made his international debut in 2020 and has since featured in Australia's T20 setup. Though not a regular, he offers immense depth—a reliable death bowler and a dangerous finisher. His IPL stints with Delhi Capitals and other franchises have only sharpened his skills under high pressure. A quiet, composed figure off the field, Sams is deeply invested in fitness and team culture. He’s a late bloomer, but one who has made every opportunity count.